Abstract Photography

Definition

This term refers to a genre of photography that emphasizes the visual qualities of form, color, and texture over representational accuracy, often creating images that appear abstract.

History

Abstract photography developed alongside abstract art, as photographers began to explore the medium's potential for non-representational imagery.

Notable Examples

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Man Ray

Rayograph, 1922

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Aaron Siskind

Chicago 30, 1949

Key Artists & Movements

Pioneering artists include Man Ray and Aaron Siskind, who were influenced by Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism.

Techniques & Materials

Techniques include the manipulation of photographic processes, such as photograms, intentional blurring, and close-up compositions to emphasize abstract qualities.

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