Cubism

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An elemental aspect of Cubism is to show multiple views of a subject (as if it were being seen in the 3rd dimension) in one 2-dimensional image.

In Photography this is done by taking a number of different photographs of a single subject from different angles, heights, distances, etc. and combining those images into a unified whole by cropping, layering and overlapping layers.

For your assignment, you are to create a Cubist composition using original photographs (shot specifically for this assignment).

When selecting your subject, look for interesting compositions, isolated objects, contrasts in color, form or shade.  

Take multiple shots of your subject, varying your distance, height, angle and if possible the lighting.  

Size: 11"x17"
Resolution: 300 ppi

Start in Photoshop by creating an new 11 x 17 (or 17 x 11) white canvas and build your composite Cubist image on there.

Below are some student examples:


Hannah Akervold



Delaney Keclik



Emily McIntyre




Petra Brama





Ashley Cole

Please visit the links below to get a greater idea of the possibilities in Cubist photography:

History:

https://www.artyfactory.com/art_appreciation/art_movements/cubism.htm

 https://modernism-literature-movement.weebly.com/cubism.html


Examples (Photography):

 https://lensbaby.com/photographic-cubism-by-stephen-mcnally/

http://gizmodo.com/5696612/34-captivating-cubist-photos

http://dangerousminds.net/comments/david_hockneys_cubist_photography

Example (Illustration):

 http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/articles/30-modern-examples-of-the-cubism-style-in-digital-art

http://www.adamlistergallery.com/print-collection.html

Tutorial:

 http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/or/cubism.html

 Literally:

 https://www.designcrowd.com/community/contest.aspx?id=1671060

Other Effects Tuts:

 http://desigg.com/15-photo-effect-photoshop-tutorials-giveaway-15-free-pro-accounts/

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