Research and Analysis of Images

• The formal elements• Image analysis – the basics.

Visual Elements

• Line• Texture• Pattern• Shape• Form

• What is meant by line, texture and pattern in an image?

Line

Texture

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Pattern

Shape

Form

Analysing images

• Why bother?

• There are lots of things to consider when looking at and analysing images, such as:– framing and composition– depth of field– lighting – natural or artificial?– communication and meaning– Contextual info (socio-political and historical)– use of the formal elements – line, texture……

Analyse an Image• Describe:

– Literally describe what you see in the image – what is it a picture of?• Analyse:

– a breakdown of the image into bite size elements to help to uncover the methods used by the photographer to create meaning.

• Lighting• composition and framing• use of colour (or not)• subject matter Use the grid to help break these down• the formal elements• camera settings• communication

• Evaluation:– What do you think about the overall image – is it effective? discuss your

points made in the analysis to support your opinion. what does it communicate to YOU? how has it influenced you?

Tim Walker Don McCullin

Bill Henson