Throughout the course of art history the concept of women being displayed in natural settings has been a common theme.  Women and nature have become unified as one.  Portraying women and nature in the way that many artists of the past have creates the idea that women are simply erotic subjects for the viewer to gaze at and brings into question the domination of both women and nature. By selecting works of art which portray women in natural settings and then reinventing them through photography I hope to portray women as a separate identity from nature, as independent, and as powerful.  

Presentation of Book

I am going to have my book made rather than make it myself because I want my book to look similar in structure to an art history book.  I would like to display both the original image and then my image side by side if possible.  I am going to try to make my book have somewhere from 10-15 pages.

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Artworks which I may use


For all of these photos I may change the background slightly or ad props to the scene that would imply things such as knowledge and power to these woman instead of them just being sexual beings.

In this first photo, I have the idea of making the woman more alert by opening her eyes. I would like to maybe place her hand higher onto her thigh instead of between her legs which draws your attention to you know what.
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In this one I would like to have the woman look over her shoulder and give a very confident stare into the viewers eyes. Maybe she could be holding a prop that implies something in her hand that is hanging down.
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In some of these pictures I would also like to paint or draw text of some sort onto the actual woman's body. The text may be a quote of some sort by a well known feminist or something that the actual woman has to say about an experience they have had as a woman.
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13 comments:

  1. caitlinJune 3, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Can't wait to see pictures from the photoshoot! Great job on explaining your book idea!

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  2. Christine HensleyJune 3, 2009 at 12:22 PM

    Great sketch of your ideas! The first set of photos should be great.

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  3. soungJune 3, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    I don't know how tell about this. Great idea.

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  4. kylamucciJune 3, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    i can't wait either. i do agree that you have a good plan.

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  5. Nicholas MillerJune 3, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    You have a unique and creative angle as to your idea for your artist’s book. I'm sure you have many creative ways as to how you’re going to do the photo shoot.

    --Nicholas Miller

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  6. alex alfordJune 3, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    the idea is really interesting. are you going to keep all of the models nude, or have them be clothed.
    -alex-

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  7. photolicious2009June 3, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    What a daring idea. I hope you make women's bodies appear visually soothing. We already know they are considered sexual innuendos.

    Elaine

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  8. Sky'sPhotoSeriesJune 3, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    Once again this can be good I cant wait to see some images.

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  9. photolicious2009June 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    You have done well on your research! I am very proud. It is obvious that this intrests you so there is no doubt it will be well developed.

    Try all of your ideas, we will help you choose the best method for achieving your goals.

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  10. photolicious2009June 3, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    OH--that was Val. :-)

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  11. josh sullivanJune 3, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    this is bold. you have a pretty solid concept, go for it.

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  12. Brittany TaylorJune 4, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Looking forward to seeing your work. I like the idea a lot.

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  13. photolicious2009June 10, 2009 at 5:04 PM

    Still looking forward to seeing your work. :)

    Gina

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