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This photograph is entitled, The Viet Cong Execution. The picture is of a police chief executing a Viet Cong prisoner, during the Vietnam War. Many Americans were shocked by the violence seen in the photo, and changed their perceptions about what was truly happening in Vietnam during the war.

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Observations may vary, but could include the following: The photograph on the left is of a sailor kissing his wife or girlfriend. There appears to be other people in the streets, including soldiers, so we can assume that perhaps he has just returned from war or at least he has been away for a while. The picture may evoke feelings of happiness, excitement, love, and maybe sadness over missing a loved one, among others.

Daguerreotypes are detailed, one-of-a-kind photographs made on silver-coated copper plates. This photograph is commonly known as *Still Life with Plaster Casts* (or *Still Life in the Studio*) and was made by Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre. Daguerre is significant because he developed the daguerreotype process, one of the first practical methods of photography. He publicly introduced the process in 1839.

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Cibachrome is a positive to positive printing process used for the reproduction of slide images on photographic paper. It is called ilfochrome today, because it was later purchased by the Ilford company.

This photograph is by Anna Atkins, and is entitled, Woodland Horsetails. Cyanotype is a photographic print in white on a blue ground. It is commonly used for copying maps and architectural plans, which are known as blueprints.

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An advertising agency should consider the product, the intended audience, the campaign’s goal, the budget, and the best medium for reaching people. They should ask: Who are we trying to reach, and what matters to them? What do we want them to think or do, and what message or image will persuade them? They should also consider whether the advertisement is clear, appropriate for its audience, and suited to the platform where it will appear.

In fashion industry used drawings as advertisements. These drawings were usually busy, dramatic, and exotic. They were suppose to communicate to people a feeling of excitement, which would then produce feeling of want and need. Those feelings would hopefully encourage the buyer to purchase the product.

Close-up: A picture that includes the full face or another feature with much detail. Portraiture: A type of photography that captures the likeness of a person, usually in great detail of the facial expression. Straight photography: A type of photography in which pictures are printed directly from the negatives with no cropping or other manipulation.

I find the 1950s Christian Dior advertisement more persuasive. It uses a famous model, Dovima, which gives the ad glamour and credibility. The elegant dress and dramatic pose also make the product look luxurious and desirable. In addition, the photograph feels more modern and memorable, which helps attract the viewer's attention.

Observations may vary, but could include the following: The photograph on the right shows a women with most likely her children. She looks deep in thought, while at the same time there is a sense of apathy, like she has given up hope. Her children have their faces buried in their mother, and appear to be either crying or extremely sad. They all look mistreated, poor, and unkept. The photograph may cause the viewer to feel sad, helpless, and confused about the situation, among others.

Rayograph is a process invented by Man Ray. Man Ray lived in New York City during the early 1900s. He helped form the Dada Movement, which influenced later art styles including Surrealism. Surrealism is a form of art, largely influenced by the Dada movement, that focuses on fantastic or dream-like imagery.

Photographic journalism is a report of recorded facts about the world to provide others with information.

The photograph was created by Man Ray. He was an important modern artist connected to both the Dada and Surrealist movements, and he became well known in the art world for his experimental photography. The commercial photography approach used here is solarization. This process happens when the photographic image is briefly exposed to light during development, creating reversed tones and glowing outlines.

Digital photography is a process in which there is no film yet the image is exposed the same way the digital camera does. With digital photography, the charge-coupling device is exposing light to thousands of little dots that record the light into pixels. The pixels can be recreated or reproduced onto the computer and then printed. Digital photography has opened up the doors for photographers, allowing artists to manipulate images and create images or scenes that may never have existed.

Commercial photography consists of photographs made to illustrate and sell a product or service for money. Advertising is an application of commercial photography used to sell a service or product.

This advertisement is promoting a Honda motorcycle. Its target audience is likely people who enjoy riding and want an adventurous, stylish motorcycle. The image suggests that owning a Honda can give the buyer a sense of freedom, confidence, and excitement as they explore new places.

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