Over the course of the semester, students are required to submit 3 visual analysis papers of 1,300 words each. Using visual and formal analysis as well as context discussed in readings and in class to explore the meaning of one or a pair of images. Students have the option of writing about the materials presented in different weeks, as detailed below.
Week 1
Write about the following photograph:
Week 2
Write about the following photograph:
- Henri Cartier-Bresson, "Behind the Gare St. Lazare," Paris, 1932
Week 3
Niépce Photos
Photo by Nicéphore Niépce, "View from the Window at Le Gras." 1826 or 1827. Look at both copies of the photo - if you like, you may compare the two (even though they are technically the 'same' photo):