In the Albert O. Kuhn Library in Maryland, the Creative Photograph in Archaeology exhibit features new photographs of ancient sites and monuments that provide a different visual perspective on history. Photographers artistically show classic Greek structures such as the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis of Athens, and the well-known Parthenon. Pictures are taken from unusual angles and with modern settings and close-up detail, and viewers can also see how some of these monuments are still used today, perhaps for other reasons. Photographers hope these images will uncover the answers questions about history that have lingered over our heads for many years.
Photography has definitely changed much over time. Older pictures of history are "straight on, mundane shots to merely show one the antiquity in its entirety, a snapshot, if you will." Now, thanks to a few creative artists, we can see the past in a new light. Clearly, the different aspects of photography have a great effect on our perspective of the subject, and in this case, history has achieved a new beauty that has recaptured many viewers' attentions once more.
~ Outside Reading #4
Davila, Patricia. "The Creative Photo provides fresh take on historic art." The Retriever Weekly. 22 Oct. 2008.
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This exhibit sounds really interesting. I think that classic Greek structures are probably photographed very often, but photographing them in a new and more modern way would undoubtedly increase interest about the photos and the structures themselves.
This exhibit does sound interesting especially after we have learned about Greek culture and literature and are now learning about photography. I agree with Katherine in that the new more modern photographs would increase the interest in the structures versus just viewing traditional photographs.
I think that this is a great way to use modern techniques to update history. You can really see how photography has evolved. If it inspires some more intrest in history to, that can't be a bad thing.
This exhibit sounds really cool! It is very interesting how much photography has changed. Now that I think about it, most older pictures ARE "straight on and mundane shots to merely show one the antiquity in it's entirelty, a snapshot." Now, pictures are more for a creative purpose. In my opinion this makes the pictures much more interesting to look at.
Photographing old ruins and monuments in a unique and exciting way would deffinitly lead to a more interested audience. I think people will start to look at old architecture in a new way and become much more interested in history. I would love to see these pictures.
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