Triangulation

1/10/12 

Today i was introduced to TRIANGULATION which is a method of gathering different opinions from text/dialogue and forcing your own conclusion. 
Our task for today was to use the triangulation method by reading two other essays based upon the book 'Photography as a contemporary art - By Charlotte Cotton' these essays included a brief synopsis and opinions of the book, similar to a review. Once reading these two other essays i then gathered my own knowledge and formed my own opinion about the book.
'The photography as a contemporary art' by Charlotte Cotton explores the way in which photography and developed and expanded in time. It states that we should not only use photography as a personal memory but now in this modern age it is considered as a contemporary art and should also be reconisged as this. 
One of the chapters of the book focuses on the detail of everyday subjects, and explains how everyday life objects can seem much greater and more extraordinary through a photograph. It analysis's how the fine detail can be instantly seen through a photograph rather than the eye.
An artist that stood out throughout the book, was Jeff Wall. As he creates his images he stages them carefully so there is much more imagery within the viewers mind rather than in the image itself. He purposely creates ideas in the audiences mind, instantly knowing how they will react. One image in particular is 'Insomnia' as it instantly creates the emotion of discomfort  He addresses his audiences well as he focuses on adults who will have had similar life experiences to his shocking images, that can be relatable.