MAS110 Sem 2 2012 - Lab 14

MAS110 Lab 14 - Architecture; European-Like Building Exteriors

Building exteriors, often intricately crafted structures influenced by particular eras or industrial circumstances, can at times become lost and unnoticed by individuals as a result of the highly condensed metropolis they reside in. It is only until one seeks everyday aesthetics, that these details are noticed and focused on in captured frames. As Murray states, "It has become less about the special or rarefied moments of domestic living and more about an immediate, rather fleeting, display and collection of one's discovery and framing of the small and mundane" (Murray, 2008).

Through focusing on architecture, furthermore building exteriors, certain building styles were noticed and hence emphasised by the photos captured - ultimately to create a European influenced story of beautiful building exteriors through the photo essay. By capturing unique door frames, window panes, balconies and architraves, European accents were readily found within the various locations in Sydney. These images, along with the accompanied traditional Italian song, the Tartentella, allowed for a European story to be told through the photos, whilst the selected photo transitions moved within the music to create an overall harmonious production. 

The use of black and white editing allowed the details within the photographs to shine through, putting emphasis on the Euro, vintage fell of the captured images. The sharpness and shadowing in each photo effortlessly creates a visually appealing image for the audience to witness and overall ties both the theme and sub-theme together.

The compilation of these photographs has further supported Murray's notion that "taking photos has become less about saving the special family moment and more about capturing the fleeting, the simple and the everyday" (Murray, 2008). The shifting notion of everyday aesthetics can easily be seen through these images, as these everyday objects and structures are transformed into beautiful and intricate frames.

Louise Paolucci - 42460123

Alana Lucci - 42885639

Reference:

Murray, S (2008) Digital Images, Photo-Sharing, and Our Shifting Notions of Everyday Aesthetics. Journal of Visual Culture, August 2008, Vol. 7(2), page 147-163.