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Dive into the world of photography through sets, stories, and various situations as photographers creatively reference film, literature, and other artworks. Discover why photographers stage and reconstruct scenes, and question the subjects and narratives portrayed in iconic photographs. Analyze works by renowned photographers such as Julia Margaret Cameron, Cindy Sherman, Jeff Wall, and Thomas Demand to explore their unique approaches and thought-provoking interpretations. 8 Relevant
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Sets, Stories, and Situations MoMA Photography Theme
Questions Why might photographers reference film, literature, or other photographs in their work? Why might photographers stage, reenact, or reconstruct scenes for a photograph? MoMA Photography Theme
What do you notice in these images? Julia Margaret Cameron. Venus Chiding Cupid and Removing His Wings. 1872. Julia Margaret Cameron. Madonna with Children. 1864. MoMA Photography Theme
What do you notice about the subject of these photographs? Cindy Sherman. Untitled Film Still #3. 1977. Cindy Sherman. Untitled Film Still #21. 1978. MoMA Photography Theme
What questions does this photograph raise? Jeff Wall. After “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison, the Prologue. 1999–2000, printed 2001 MoMA Photography Theme
Let’s compare the approaches of Cindy Sherman and Jeff Wall… Cindy Sherman. Untitled Film Still #3. 1977. Jeff Wall. After “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison, the Prologue. 1999–2000, printed 2001 MoMA Photography Theme
Do you notice anything amiss in this photograph by Thomas Demand? Thomas Demand. Room (Zimmer). 1996 MoMA Photography Theme