Image Bank - Fine Art

Most fine art photographs are seem as symbolic; they have hidden messages that can be explored if the picture is studied properly. This makes a picture fine art by allowing the viewer to dive deeper into a picture, engaging them in the scene or subjects. An example is in the third picture - it's vey ambiguous. Some viewers can choose to see the picture in a positive way and some might not. The hands could symbolise people who need help, they are drowning and it seems as if no one is helping each other out. On the other hand, some may see it as people helping each other, they may all be trying to grab each other's hands and help each other up, despite the fact that they're getting nowhere. Like many other pictures, the ambiguity of this photograph invites viewers to each see the picture in their own way, allowing them to feel more connected to the picture.

The fourth picture with the young man shows his struggling to walk through what seems like a field. This suggests he has been on that path for a long time and he keeps getting slowed down by the wind; he is struggling to move up and make progress. However, it can be argued that this picture shows the opposite, although he is struggling, it is evident that he has come a long way as the path behind him looks quite long. Once again, there is an ambiguity that is being shown here and this adds excitement to the picture. The last picture is different to most pictures on fine art - it focuses more on showing off the features of the woman and her beauty rather than symbolism. Her closed eyes suggest innocence and gracefulness. 

Fine Art Photography

This piece of fine art was photographed by Lauren Greenfield. Lauren has focused her work on the 'girl culture', photographing the experiences and negative aspects of a girl's life. Her work show the ironic and emotional effects of some sort of obsession as they are lived by real people. By doing this, she is able to give form and voice to individual identity and experience. This picture in particular is called "Polly" and shows a young lady in an institution for girls who are underweight as a result of starving themselves. As shown above, the picture was taken at a low angle; this was done to highlight the fact that the subject has climbed up the sink to reach the ventilator, showing the height of her climb. It is also clearer for the viewer to see the subject's face clearly and not have it hidden from them - they can connect with the subject and understand more about what she's going through. The viewer can see that she is desperate for a cigarette and will go to any measure in order to have one. From this, it can be implied that it has been a long time since she last had a cigarette. Moreover, due to the fact that she is smoking near the ventilator, it can suggest that smoking is prohibited and that she is going against the rules. Overall, it can be argued that this picture was taken by Lauren Greenfield in order to emphasise the struggles girls go through to get over an obsession and how temptations are always there - it's a matter of whether they choose to accept the temptation or not.