Assignment 1

ART170 Names:____________________________

Randy Nelson

Spring 2008

Assignment 1, In class

View this DVD available in the Library:

Malick Sidibé TR140 S5364 M35 2006

Visit: http://www.jackshainman.com/dynamic/artist.asp?ArtistID=17

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malick_Sidib%C3%A9

“I wanted to give life to the image.” Malick Sidibé

1. Break up into groups of 2.

2. How might photography be about “spirits”?
3. How is photography “social”?
4. What tips does Malick offer for taking portraits?
5. How does Malick compare himself to Seydou Keita?
6. Select 2 photos to discuss
7. Answer the following:

A. Photo A

1. Title:

2. Year

3. What is real in the photo?

4. What is symbolic?

5. Where are the shadows?

6. Where are the highlights?

7. What gives the photo life?

B. Photo B

1. Title:

2. Source:

3. What is real in the photo?

4. What is symbolic?

5. Where are the shadows?

6. Where are the highlights?

7. What gives the photo life?