The Art of Figure to Ground: Photography's untaught secret
For years, the Art of Figure to Ground was only taught to artists.
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What you will learn
Learn how and why we want to add layers in photography (and I'm not talking about Photoshop here)
Learn how Figure to Ground will help you spot a scene before it happens (I give examples of how I use this technique in the video)
How to make pictures with 1, 2, 3, or even 4 subjects at the same time.
Lessons from Master Artists in this video include: Raphael, John Singer Sargent, Rosso Fiorentino, Jacopo Pontormo, & Paolo Veronese
How to choose a background and what effect it will have on your subject.
A practical guide to take you from Black and White to Color pictures using the principles of Figure to Ground.
Step by step guide to seeing a photograph before it happens, so you don't miss the decisive moment.
By the end of this course you will have a new found appreciation for master artists and never run out of material for your own photography projects.
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Our Verdict
This Art of Figure to Ground photography course offers unique insights and practical examples from renowned artists. Despite minor issues such as a lack of clarity in some parts and the need for more visuals, it is worth considering for photographers who want to learn an artistic approach to composition and subject selection.
What We Liked
- The course provides a unique approach to photography, teaching how to use Figure to Ground, a technique that has long been taught to artists.
- Instructor demonstrates techniques through practical examples from master artists such as Raphael and John Singer Sargent.
- Concepts of value, identifying scenes before they happen, and working with multiple subjects are covered in-depth.
- Includes a step-by-step guide to transitioning from black & white to color photography.
Potential Drawbacks
- The course seems to lack continuity in some parts and could benefit from more examples and visuals.
- Assignments might be unclear; it is not explicitly stated if they should be completed in black and white or color.
- Some essential techniques, like squinting, are mentioned but not fully explained in the initial sections.
- The course could have clarified its position as a follow-up to another course more explicitly.
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