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Photograms

8/27/2016

 
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Photogram: a picture produced with photographic materials, such as light-sensitive paper, but without a camera.

The first artist to exhibit Photograms was a Surrealist named Man Ray.
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Directions: (part a)
  1. Place random found objects over a sheet of light sensitive photo paper. Arrange images to create a pleasing asymmetrical composition. Use a variety of found objects that vary in transparencies.
  2. Process image chemically and hang to dry. 
Rubrics:
  1. Composition: Create asymmetrical compositions. 
  2. Create imagery that demonstrates ranges of tonality.
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Objective:  Create photograms with original digital printed collages (rather than using found objects).

Directions: (part b)
  1. Create a digital collage. (a) In Photoshop go Image > Adjustment > Threshold.   (b) Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontally  (c) Image > Adjustment >   Invert.      
  2. Print out image in black & white.  
  3. Place printed image face down on top of photo sensitive paper.  Expose light over the photo paper/printed image for approximatley 7 to 10 seconds.  
  4. Chemically process print(s) with photo chemicals, hang and dry.

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Dan R. Dressler
​Waltham, MA 02453
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