Final Project :: Recreate A Famous Painting

Nathan Siket :: class of 2016

Your final project is to choose two famous paintings and recreate them using any interpretation you think would be appropriate. The photography final is a major assessment with a personal explanation. The technical assessment will be worth 80% and the rationale will be worth 20%. You must approve your choices with me before you begin. You will pass in the recreations along side the original image (as seen in the gallery below). 


Things to think about:

• Choose 2 FAMOUS paintings that you are interested in. Think about what is possible for you to do. If you choose a painting of a ship at sea, how will you recreate a sea? You’re going to have to do a lot of preparation for the photograph.
• Think about every little detail. Socked feet are ugly. A pile of clothes in your room is ugly. Get rid of unnecessary objects BEFORE you take the picture.
• Brainstorm with your friends. You will have to set up your space or spaces. Involve your friends/family as models or assistants in the shoot. You most likely won’t be able to accomplish this on your own.
• Remember, natural light or controlled studio light is best.
• You will need to know the artist and the name of the painting

Resources: Recreate A Famous Painting Pinterest board