1. Research and Analysis of Images
• The formal elements
• Image analysis – the basics.

2. Visual Elements
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Line
Texture
Pattern
Shape
Form
• What is meant by line, texture and pattern in
an image?

3. Line

4. Texture
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5. Pattern

6. Shape

7. Form

9. Analysing images
• Why bother?
• There are lots of things to consider when
looking at and analysing images, such as:
– framing and composition
– depth of field
– lighting – natural or artificial?
– communication and meaning
– use of the formal elements – line, texture……

10. So, what do you write about?
• Describe:
– Literally describe what you see in the image – what is it a picture of?
• Analyse:
– a breakdown of the image into bite size elements to help to uncover
the methods used by the photographer to create meaning.
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Lighting
composition and framing
use of colour (or not)
subject matter
the formal elements
camera settings
communication including socio-political context
• Evaluation:
– What do you think about the overall image – is it effective? discuss
your points made in the analysis to support your opinion. what does
it communicate to YOU? how has it influenced you?

11. Tim Walker
Don McCullin

12. Rankin
Imogen Cunningham