Blog Entry# 4

Emmet Gowin

Edith and Ruth
Danville, Virginia
1966
http://www.masters-of-photography.com/G/gowin/gowin_edith_ruth.html


Primary Subject Matter

The Primary form subject matter is the two women in the foreground. It is the main focus of the portrait as the two women stand before the camera. Though Staggered the two have a family relation with each other as they share the same last name.

Form
Shallow Depth of field
High contrast
Symmetry
Light and Value
Point of view

Interpretation
The photograph to me represents family. It shows the relationship between the two whether mother and daughter, sisters, or cousins there is a clear relationship with one another. The title of the artwork is Edith and Ruth Danville the two share a last name. We also see the two standing staggered from one another indicating familiarity and a relationship through age. I.e the oldest or youngest is in front or the back.