Photo 101: Still Life

Published: 20 November 2018
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What image comes to mind when you read the word still life? For many, it’s likely to be a bowl of fruit or a classic European painting. However, photography allows us to push these old-school boundaries, providing new perspectives on everyday objects.

Whether it’s the beauty of a single leaf or an arrangement of cherished objects, check out the video to learn more about the many ways to approach a still life.

📸Featured Artists:

Harold Feinstein, Untitled (purple flower), 1980, dye transfer.
Abelardo Morell, Dictionary, 1994, gelatin silver print. © Abelardo Morell.
Karl Blossfeldt, Adiantum pedatum (America Maidenhair Fern), 1928, photogravure. © Karl Blossfeldt.
Paul Caponigro, Galaxy Apple, New York City, 1964, gelatin silver print.
Jo Whaley, Overripe Population, 1994, archival pigment print. © Jo Whaley.

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Written by Kevin Linde
Filmed and Edited by Meredith Sward

Financial support is provided by the Gould Family Foundation.


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