Our photography and arts essays cover a broad range of topics, spanning arts and visual culture, art histories, the classical world, theatre, creative writing, photographic fine art practice and more.
Ever since the invention of the camera and the discovery of image capture, society has found many uses for photography. As are most new inventions, the camera was tried and tested in labs and went through countless experiments before becoming commercially available. However, this didn’t stop people and companies attempting to perfect their own. In … Read more
Fashion itself is a continuously changing industry, therefore attitudes towards the industry and what the industry creates is also a developing notion. The incorporation of contemporary designs from the Met Gala, Prada, Gucci, Balenciaga and Moschino and the proliferation of camp, ugliness as exciting, the celebration of so-called ‘bad taste’ and the ‘trickle-across and bubble-up … Read more
Films have been used to create a visual representation of a variety of alternative realities. The way in which they persuade the audience of this is through a multitude of methods such as setting, lighting, sound, colour and more. This essay will delve into the history of colour and discovering what developments have been made … Read more
Interpretation is an important mechanism to help us have a better understanding of a knowledge ground. Most of the time it is triggered by our senses. A simple example that I had is when I first listened to Any Song by Zico. The song appealed with such an addicting and joyful melody that made me … Read more
“Theatre is able to tell stories that help enact social change…The aim of theatre is for the audience to leave a show feeling moved and then inspired to incorporate the moral into their own lives. Theatre is a gateway to understanding imperative topics by being put into the experience.” (Labaziewicz) Theatre and its ability to … Read more
Chapter 1: Introduction – The History of Surrealism Surrealism is an art movement originated by the poet Andre Breton, who was at first part of the Dada group but then went to initiate Surrealism in Paris in 1924. He defined Surrealism as a `Psychic automatism in its pure state’, in other words it means to … Read more
Artists use different mediums to visually represent different messages to viewers. While there is a multitude of techniques, all artists aim to convey a particular conceptual image through their creations. The Metropolitan Museum of Art possesses one of the most incredible art collections the world. Visitors may experience a large variety of art, in different … Read more
The Nuestras Historias exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art is filled with stories of Mexican identity from the Permanent Collection Gallery. This exhibit contains the work of many artists who have various backgrounds, which is one reason why this is such a diverse collection. The exhibit contains many sculptures and paintings, but one … Read more
My dissertation explores the artistic elements of Stephen Reilly’s Unconquered Statue located at Landis Green directly adjacent to the southern entrance of Doak Campbell Stadium and Tallahassee’s Korean War Memorial designed by Shawn Bliss and erected in 1999. The Korean War Memorial at Cascades Park is the local monument presents captivating formal elements of the … Read more
During the mid-nineteenth century, Earthworks, or land art, started to arise as a new art movement. Many Earthworks artists were “seeking ‘a world outside of cultural confinement’” (1. Doss, American Art of the 20th-21st Centuries, 198.). During the 60s, much of the United States was under very conflicting times starting with Kennedy and space programs … Read more
The Baroque can be considered as era that consisted of a complex proliferation of ideas and methods that were made possible through rich economic and cultural exchange(). Its origins can be identified in the 16th century as a shift away Mannerisms overly complicated and excessive style, to an emphasis on clarity of narrative, emotional charge, … Read more
Ancient Greek as well as Roman mythologies are known to be polytheistic religions which emerged in Western Europe many years ago. Both of the cultures believe in the same gods as well as demigods, also known as half-gods; however they have different names to designate them. Perhaps the most famous demigod known most notably for … Read more
Introduction When talking about performing arts, it feels almost compulsory to begin with Baumol and Bowen (1966), who introduced the theory and empirical framework for conducting research in performing arts sector. Costs disease, the gap between the increase in spending of artistic organizations in public performing arts and low increase of labor productivity sector was … Read more
1- Introduction In this essay I will be focusing on my journey from a young illustrator depicting the change in my thought process and ultimately my style throughout university, up until now where I I’ll be deciding on where my life’s path takes after my degree is complete. To do this I have to talk … Read more
‘The Last Judgement’ was painted in 1853 by John Martin. It is oil on canvas and has the measurements, including the frame, of 240 x 368.5 x 17.5cm. The painting is part of a triptych, including ‘The Great Day of His Wrath’ and ‘The Plains of Heaven’. It is held at the Tate Britain in … Read more
Photography is the capture of an image, motion or expression and making it visible or permanent by chemical treatment, in short digital storage.
When taking photography as a major in school and when writing a photography essay you first of all come up with a strong thesis on your essay conveying your exact position and setting out the tone of your essay.
This thesis will be the basis of your whole essay as you expound on it throughout your paragraphs.
Understanding how to write a photography essay is something that a lot of photographers do not get used to. When you are asked to write your own essay you are mainly asked to:
Black and white technique, how it gradually came to change with the introduction and use of colour technique between the 1930s to the 1960s, how and why it has become more effective in the 20th century.
The precise use of black and white in photography is to give your caption an artistic edge, was it a good decision on this specific caption? Did it give this artistic effect? What is your personal view on the use of this effect as compared to the more popular color?
When learning how to write a photography essay you must keep the above pointers in mind. Keeping those in mind and a thesis in hand, you can now decide on what angle to tackle your essay be it exploratory, argumentative or a compare and contrast piece:
Throughout the essay you will provide references to back up your angle of study in your essay and in case of any questions sprouting up in your essay you must provide answers.
Conclude your essay by summing up all your points supporting your main thesis as stated throughout the essay to satisfaction and proof read your work.
