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Nils-Udo’s meditative photography
Nils-Udo’s meditative photography
The amazing photographic work of German artist Nils-Udo
Samuel Belleville-Douelle
Jun 10
Defending photography as art #4
Defending photography as art #4
How do you define art photography? Summaries of testimonials and readings that provide clues.
Samuel Belleville-Douelle
May 30
Defending photography as art #3
Defending photography as art #3
From craftsman to artist: a brief history of the concept of the artist and what it tells us about art photography.
Samuel Belleville-Douelle
May 27
Defending photography as art #2
Defending photography as art #2
Saying that photographers aren’t artists: a question of trivializing the image?
Samuel Belleville-Douelle
May 22
Defending photography as art
Defending photography as art
Saying that photographers aren’t artists: a question of misunderstanding between photographer and public?
Samuel Belleville-Douelle
May 19
Augustus of Prima Porta or the Emperor’s glorification
Augustus of Prima Porta or the Emperor’s glorification
What political message lies behind this imperial statue? How did it contribute to Augustan propaganda?
Samuel Belleville-Douelle
May 14
The portrait of Louis XIV: archetypal portrait of a European sovereign
The portrait of Louis XIV: archetypal portrait of a European sovereign
In 1700, having just acceded to the Spanish throne as Charles V, Philippe of Anjou commissioned Hyacinthe Rigaud to paint his portrait…
Samuel Belleville-Douelle
Apr 30
Why do some artists paint in monochrome?
Why do some artists paint in monochrome?
What is the meaning of a monochrome painting? How can we understand it? What is the artist’s intention?
Samuel Belleville-Douelle
Apr 28
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