| Resources Note: Read The Process and obtain related worksheet before you begin exploring these sites. http://dizzy.library.arizona.edu/branches/ccp/aaguide/aainguid.htm Biographical information about the artist Ansel Adams and an explanation of his work within the context of the history of photography A brief explanation and illustration of the large-format camera Adams often used. A brief explanation of the Zone System, invented and used by Adams, which helped him to control the range of values from light to dark within his photographs. Suggestions for Discussing and Interpreting the Photographs: This exercise leads the viewer through a careful visual analysis of three images in this guide. These questions work in tandem with Learning to Look, a guideline for looking at and talking about photographs. It is designed to introduce concepts of aesthetics and critical thinking, to develop and improve observation skills, and to introduce the language of photography. http://www.globalgallery.net/bios/adams.html A short biography of Ansel Adams and some popular examples of his work. http://www.enn.com/features/1999/11/110299/ansel_5302.asp Photos of the artist Ansel Adams. http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/adams/index.html The best of Ansel Adams. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/photo/poy/index.htm Photography by Nancy Andrews, Carol Guzy, Micheal Williamson, Dudley Brooks. 1997 Pictures of the Year Awards. Take the time to explore each artist. Follow each link to each of the galleries under each artist. There are 14 galleries altogether. There are some great stories here. http://www.phototripusa.com/ Welcome to the home of the PhotoTripUSA Showcase�, an independent resource for landscape and fine-art photographers with an interest for the American West. http://www.time.com/time/daily/photoessays Check out the Pictures of the Week, Thrills, Chills and Spills, The Attack on Pearl Harbor and any other topic that you find interesting. You could get lost in this site for hours :) |