Photographic Source
Definition
This term refers to the use of photographs as the primary reference or inspiration for creating artworks, often involving the translation of photographic images into other mediums, such as painting, drawing, or sculpture. The use of photographic sources allows artists to explore issues of representation, reality, and the intersection between photography and other art forms.
History
The use of photographic sources in art has become increasingly common in the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly with the rise of Photorealism and the exploration of the relationship between photography and painting. Artists like Chuck Close and Gerhard Richter have used photographs as the basis for their work, creating highly detailed, realistic images that blur the line between photography and painting.
Notable Examples
Chuck Close
Big Self-Portrait, 1968
Gerhard Richter
Betty, 1988
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Chuck Close, a Photorealist painter known for his large-scale portraits based on photographs, and Gerhard Richter, who often uses photographs as the starting point for his paintings, exploring the tension between photographic realism and painterly abstraction.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the use of photographs as reference material for creating works in other mediums. Artists may use techniques such as grid transfer, projection, or direct observation to translate the photographic image into a painting, drawing, or sculpture. The focus is often on the accuracy of representation, as well as on exploring the differences and similarities between photographic and painted images. The use of photographic sources allows artists to engage with contemporary issues of media, perception, and reality, creating works that challenge the boundaries between photography and traditional art forms.
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