Contemporary Portrait Photography Contemporary Realist Portrait Photography
Definition
This term refers to the practice of capturing portraits through photography in the contemporary era, often focusing on realism and the accurate depiction of the subject while exploring themes of identity, culture, and the human condition.
History
Contemporary Portrait Photography builds on the traditions of classical portraiture, using the camera to capture the likeness, personality, and essence of the subject, often with an emphasis on authenticity and emotional depth.
Notable Examples
Annie Leibovitz
John Lennon and Yoko Ono, 1980
Thomas Ruff
Portraitsseries, 1986-1991
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Annie Leibovitz, known for her intimate and iconic celebrity portraits, and Thomas Ruff, whose work challenges the conventions of portrait photography by focusing on the neutrality and objectivity of the camera.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the use of traditional and digital photography, often with careful attention to lighting, composition, and post-production editing, aiming to capture the subject in a way that is both truthful and artistically expressive, with some works exploring the boundary between realism and conceptual art.
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