The aim of this project is to develop a series of photographic images that do not require a conventional camera. Like all projects in photography it will be assessed using the following criteria:
AO1: Research, critical understanding and ideas AO2: Experimenting, refining and developing AO3: Documenting imaginatively and reflecting AO4: Creating personal and meaningful outcomes and evaluating them |
The different styles of Camera-less photography are Cyanatypes, Photograms/Rayographs. They can be made by using Pinhole cameras and Camera Obscura
Anna Atkins was a Botanist who could also be called a photographer. She was born in Kent, in 1799 and was taught information about photography by William Henry Fox Tabolt. She used chemicals and light to create the first accurate diagrams which could be considered photographs. She is thought of as the mother of photography.
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Laszo Moholy-Nagy was a modernist Hungerian Painter and photographer during the early 20th centenary. His work looked Bauhaus themed. He also made Photograms of hands and objects. To complete this process you have to arrange the objects on light sensitive paper and then allow the paper to be exposed to light for 10 seconds you then put the picture in developer.
Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitzky) was an american modernist artist who made works that were similar to the works of Laszo. He made photograms and other forms of art. He spent most of his career in Paris. He was a huge contribute to the surrealist movement.
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In class we made chemigrams. A chemigram is a style of camera less photography.
Chemigrams are made by directly manipulating the surface of photographic paper, often with varnishes or oils and photographic chemicals. They are produced in full light and rely on the maker's skill in harnessing chance for creative effect. Documented experiments are often an important part of the process.
To make this style you need to dip the light sensitive paper in the developer, stop and fixer. You then put your objects on the paper. you then put a towel on the print for 40-60 seconds then you remove it to see the print.
Chemigrams are made by directly manipulating the surface of photographic paper, often with varnishes or oils and photographic chemicals. They are produced in full light and rely on the maker's skill in harnessing chance for creative effect. Documented experiments are often an important part of the process.
To make this style you need to dip the light sensitive paper in the developer, stop and fixer. You then put your objects on the paper. you then put a towel on the print for 40-60 seconds then you remove it to see the print.