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Assignment - Categories of Photographs


Descriptive
NASA, Iberian Peninsula at Night, 26 July 2014
https://www.nasa.gov/content/iberian-peninsula-at-night
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This photo can be classified as descriptive as its only purpose is to demonstrate what the Iberian Peninsula looks light at night from space.

Explanatory
Etienne-Jules Marey, Movements in Pole Vaulting, 1885
http://www.diptyqueparis-memento.com/en/mareys-motionless-progress/
Accessed: 23 October 2017














This photo can be classified as explanatory as it explains what a pole vaulter looks like as he moving. It explains exactly how he jumps and the position of his body.

Interpretive
Tommy Ingberg, Stone Part I, Date Unknown
http://www.photographyoffice.com/blog/2011/10/reality-rearranged-black-and-white-surrealist-photography-by-tommy-ingberg
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This photo can be classified as interpretive as it is a surreal photo that has been artistically manipulated in the way that photographer wanted.

Ethically Evaluative
Emily Dubin, Untitled, 20 November 2016
http://www.getalternative.com/emily-dubin-philly-trump-protest-photography/
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This photo can be classified as ethically evaluative as it brings to light the issues that are currently being protested when it comes to the American government. It stirs up conversation about this ethically important issue.

Aesthetically Evaluative
Brett Weston, White Sands, 1946, Gelatin Silver Print
http://www.brettwestonarchive.com/
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This photo can be classified as aesthetically evaluative as its only purpose is to show a beautiful landscape. It is entirely meant to be visually appealing.

Theoretical
Vikky Alexander, Numero Deux, 1982
http://www.anothermag.com/art-photography/8717/rewriting-the-language-of-fashion-photography
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This photo can be classified as theoretical as it choses to demonstrate how women are seen in media/photography. It draws attention to the sexualization of the woman and intends to stimulate conversation about this issue.

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