What Art? 1

Part 1

1) The mood of the images are serious, as the models' facial expressions are very concentrated toward the direction they are facing. The first model has a normal, resting posture, as she is not completely straight up, however is not quite slouching either. The second model has a more interesting posture, as her head is tilted back so her face is looking up into the camera, and her shoulders are pulled forward as well. This elements create a more dramatic effect in the second photo, while the first feels very still.

2) I think these images were created through body painting. Colors and brush strokes were placed on the models in a way which blocked out certain natural highlights and shadows. This resulted in a 3D photograph that appears to be 2D.

3) Color is not very blended, making obvious and exaggerated brush strokes on the models. In the first image, the model is brought out by the bright and cheery blue color, contrasting from the intense red in the background, almost separating her from the chaotic world around her. The second image incorporates a red-orange throughout. This fiery color in addition to the pose of the model leaves a passionate, profound mood.

4) I think the artist intended to convey intense emotion through the varying colors and shadows of the paint. It really adds emotional depth to the images, alongside the facial expressions. I think the response the artist intended to evoke was to question how the images were created (how the paint was added in, whether it was real or applied in photoshop) and to create a strong mood presented with darker and lighter colors as well as the solemn facial expressions. I think the effort was very successful. The images really drew me in, as they were also very unique, and got me to really think about how they were created.