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Distortion. What is Distortion?. Grande Odalisque, Ingres, 1814. Action of Distorting State of being distorted Warping, compressing, or transformation of an object Messing with original proportions. Why would you want to distort an image?. Andre` kertesz. “Distortions”
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What is Distortion? Grande Odalisque, Ingres, 1814
Action of Distorting • State of being distorted • Warping, compressing, or transformation of an object • Messing with original proportions
Andre` kertesz • “Distortions” • Optical experiments with reflections and mirrors • Shot photography series with 200 nude models • Bare room filled with fun house mirrors/Hall of mirrors
Art history-Neoclassicism • Subject matter for the most part, stayed with the theme of roman and Greek culture • “Restrained” Brushwork • Idealized Human figures David, Oath of the Horatii, 1784
Romanticism Fuseli, The Nightmare, 1781 • Anonymous people • Relevant experiences- Everyone could have • Human Experience • Pain and Suffering • Appreciation of Nature • New Relationship of Church and Science • Industrialization
Realism • Everyday Life • Chose to depict a scene that was familiar • Showed image without idealizing it • Usually has a deeper meaning/Message behind it Manet, Luncheon on the Grass, 1863
Texture • Literal or Visual texture • What would this feel like if I could touch it? • Sense of depth
Emphasis • Draws your eye towards area or subject by: • Brighter colors • Break in repetition • More detail