Monthly Archives: October 2013
The Civil War Tintype and Modern Soldiers
After watching the news clip on The Civil War Tintype and Modern Soldiers, I have gained an admiration for Ed Drew. Being a soldier in Afghanistan and pursuing a degree in Fine Arts has lead Drew to use the tintype … Continue reading
The Civil War Tintype and Modern Soldiers
I feel that with this tintype you’re able to look into the soul of the soldiers. You see not only a soldier, but the underlying emotions of these heroes. You see the triumph, struggle, pain, fear, courage, hope and strength … Continue reading
Discussion Topic 4: The Civil War Tintype and Modern Soldiers
Tintype illustrates a perspective that is authentic or realistic. Capturing modern warfare infused with an ancient photography method makes it more nostalgic of the past war fares and they compliment each other. The whole process of transforming the photos is … Continue reading
Civil-War Era Processes, New Advertising
Photography is not as appreciated as it once was years ago. Technology has influenced the way we take photographs and interpret them. Many people do not consider photography as art because they don’t appreciate or understand the process. The wet-plate … Continue reading
Discussion Topic: Is a Selfie Art?
With the rise of selfies and their increasing accessibility on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, it’s inevitable to see an art exhibit devoted to the selfie. A recent discussion topic was the controversial use of a selfie by Rolling Stone Magazine. … Continue reading
The tintype and modern soldiers
Ed Drew’s photographs truly bring a sense of beauty to the viewer. When looking at the slides, one can definitely feel like looking back to the past where tintypes were very common. For Ed, it must be very accomplishing because … Continue reading
Reminder: Midterm Exam POSTPONED until Thursday, Oct 24th
Our midterm is postponed to Thursday, October 24nd at 10 AM SHARP. Please ARRIVE ON TIME (come early!) because we will begin with the slide identification section and if you miss it, there will be no opportunity to go back to those images. I will … Continue reading
Views from Versailles to post-Katrina New Orleans
I agree with Polidori’s description of vacant rooms being “exoskeletons of peoples’ internal lives” exoskeletons of peoples’ internal lives and this view is evident in the photographs he takes. While his pictures bring beauty to what is a horrific events, he … Continue reading
The Civil War Tintype and Modern Soldiers
The tintype has a very distinct look which is memorable, I think Sgt Drew’s use of this process brings something to the photographs that a modern digital camera cannot. It is through the imperfections and thought which needs to go … Continue reading
Revival of Tintype photo’s during modern warfare
I believe that Ed Drew’s revival of the tintype is great for military pictures. To me this is good for two reasons. The first is that the grayish look of the tintype photos gives it a sort of gritty and … Continue reading
