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See: Abstract Photography (A Glossary entry)
Abstract resources in photography
Abstract art, in photos and other media, express ideas about what you see in the image. It is not a pointless pursuit. On the contrary. Abstraction is about the beauty of the characteristics of something. Characteristics like form, shape, colour, geometry and so on are all great abstract subjects.
Unfortunately, some abstracts do not express the point well. So, clarity about what you are trying to show is important. Abstraction is about distilling out the simplest idea. The idea is about what makes something look good to the eye. Great abstraction gives a clear idea about those aesthetics to the viewer.
In fact, the artist/photographer often has a clear idea about why they have taken the shot. Maybe it expresses the character of the subject, or maybe it conveys another idea. Whatever, they have tried to express something they see in the image.
In the picture above I have tried to show the nature of tooth picks. They are about spikiness. The picture brings this out with emphasis. It is a simple pattern shot. Yet, the immediate impression is spikes. When you get into the image the eye sees the nature of the subject. However, the eye gains more of an impression of it in an abstract way. Form, shape and pattern are part of the first impressions. As they eye penetrates the image it brings out the subject through its essence and the detail.
The art of the abstract is both complex and simple. Reviewing these resources will help you understand what is relevant. We have developed a range of abstract articles. The aim is to provide key ideas and links to help your understanding grow.
The links: Abstract resources
Abstract resources – Practical, skill-based and knowledge links
Making an abstract image – opening your eyes
Simple ways to create photographic abstracts
What it is and how to do it – Abstract photography
Abstract photography – three abstract insights
Guide to the Elements of Art – often used as the focus for creating abstracts
The art in photography has old roots
How many types of blur are there in photography?
Seven examples of abstract photography
Definitions relevant to abstract resources
Abstract Photography (A Glossary entry)
Composition (A Glossary entry)
Definition: The “Elements of Art”
Definition: “The Principles of Art”
Texture (fine art; photographic composition) (A Glossary entry)
Bokeh (A Glossary entry)
Depth of field (A Glossary entry)
Glossary – Common digital photography terms
Abstract resources – books
The Edge of Vision: The Rise of Abstraction in Photography
Artwork images – record or new art? – Photographing artwork can be improved by abstraction.
Examples of photographic abstracts
Seven examples of abstract photography
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