The authors of the book, Remediation, talk about the "erasure of human agency from the production of photographs" (27), but in pondering their comments on transparent immediacy,I find a few instances of photographer recognition. Ansel Adams' nature photos have a certain emotional appeal and individual style that render them recognizable as Adams' work. Andy Warhol's reworked photos also cry out his name, although I imagine that a certain signature style would be easier to create with additional media techniques.
As we discussed in class recently, some people don't mind if their photos become part of the public domain, while others seek to make a statement with their work. Ansel Adams probably did not set out to gain fame through his photographs, rather he wanted the public to appreciate the beauty and delicateness of nature around us. Andy Warhol, on the other hand, seemed to seek the celebrity tied in with his portraits.
Either way, neither artist was "removed...as an agent..." (26). In my view, their fame adds to the mystique of the work.
As we discussed in class recently, some people don't mind if their photos become part of the public domain, while others seek to make a statement with their work. Ansel Adams probably did not set out to gain fame through his photographs, rather he wanted the public to appreciate the beauty and delicateness of nature around us. Andy Warhol, on the other hand, seemed to seek the celebrity tied in with his portraits.
Either way, neither artist was "removed...as an agent..." (26). In my view, their fame adds to the mystique of the work.
Ansel Adams, Half Dome, http://www.anseladams.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=9
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