I have found that critiques are a place to learn about your work and how to improve. Though intimidating it is also beneficial to hear what you can improve on. It can highlight both your strengths and weaknesses. I also … Continue reading
Gestalt Principles: Grouping: The eye naturally groups similar objects by color, value, shape, location and orientation Containment: Format creates unity and determines positive and negative space Repetition: Same visual effect used over and over. Proximity: Distance between visual elements. Continuity: Fluid connection among … Continue reading
The images I ultimately chose relate to Gestalt through several of the properties presented to us. Grouping, repetition and proximity are the most common principles I always shoot for and represent in my work. My inspiration for this project was … Continue reading
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GESTALT The birds in this photo create continuity through their formation, leading one’s eye diagonally across the photo. There is also similarity and repetition between many of the birds as some have birds have similar forms to other birds in … Continue reading
Gestalt noun. psychology. A theory that analyzes that something made up of many parts is perceived as more than just its parts; it is perceived as a “unified whole”. Through its various elements and principles, Grouping, Containment, Repetition, Continuation, Closure, Proximity, Figure/Ground, … Continue reading
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During this project I was able to show how I interpret gestalt and used it to create my images. My photographs below show how gestalts principles come together to create an image as a whole. In all the neon signs … Continue reading
For my project I decided to focus on the two motels, San Jose and Austin, and the plant life and structures that bring these motels to life. My goal was to group the pictures in a way that had continuity. … Continue reading
During my exploration of South Congress, I discovered an interesting concept contrasting a chain link fence to nature. After multiple visits, I decided to focus in on this, as I realized that it could relate to Gestalt. The chain link … Continue reading
While I was shooting on South Congress, I found that my common theme was getting really close to my subjects. Uncomfortably close. I was on the ground a lot of the time, underneath the legs of chairs and sticking my … Continue reading
Below are the images that I selected to use for my Gestalt project. These images focus on the Gestalt principles of continuity and repetition. I used the natural curvatures of the subjects to draw the viewers’ eyes from one side … Continue reading