Thoughts Determine Life

Harris, Lisa

Savannah, Georgia: Savannah College of Art and Design (eLearning)

2019-11

Thesis (M.F.A.) -- Photography

Savannah College of Art and Design -- Department of Photography

Includes bibliographical references (page 24)

"The photographic body of work 'Thoughts Determine Life' is examined in this paper. The reader is provided with background information on some of the historical developments within staged photography, and how the work is situated within that context. The similarities with other photographers are described along with the literary and philosophical influences that are specific to the images. In this respect, it is mostly the balance between the rational and absurd that is highlighted. However, the human condition in relation to technological and societal developments is also detailed. Finally, the element of humor within the work is discussed in terms of how it aids in communicating the intangible subjects within this conceptual photography."

*Includes second PDF with exhibition images

Keywords: staged photography, antiphilosophy, existentialism, human condition, Teun Hocks, realism of photography, romantic conceptualism, humor in art, concept sketches

CHAIR: Kuhla, Jenny

Wright, Lynn

McLean, Mead

English

Photography

Text, images

PDF (thesis) : 24 pages, illustrations (chiefly color) + PDF (photos) : unpaged, chiefly color illustrations

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