Research Paper

1.  Research project

Research: A paper on a historical or contemporary photographer, and the significance of their work to photography as an art form. Three pages of text or more required.  A list of photographers is provided or you may select a photographer of personal interest.  Please cite any sources used for the paper and include an example of your research topic’s photographs.

Due Wednesday, September 24, 2016.  200 points possible

Points to consider:

a.      Photographer’s date and place of birth.

b.      Education and photographic training.

c.      How did the photographer make a living?

d.      Type of photographic equipment utilized?

e.      Subject matter in the photographs.

f.       Creative and contemporary influences in the work.

g.      Working method to make photographic images.

h.      Select one photograph by the photographer and discuss why you think the image is a good photograph.  Why did you select that particular image?

i.       Quotes by the photographer about their photographs.

j.       Quotes by others about the photographer’s work.

k.      Where is the photographer’s photographic work displayed and/or published?

l.       Your thoughts on why this photographer’s work is important to the history of photographic art.