“I was overcome by an "ontological" desire: I wanted to learn at all costs what Photography was "in itself," by what essential feature it was to be distinguished from the community of images.”
- Barthes, Camera Lucida: Reflections on Photography
#Barthes #Phenomenology #Photography #CameraLucida
Photography authenticates the existence of a certain being. -Roland Barthes #CameraLucida
For me, the photographer’s organ is not his eye (which terrifies me) but his finger. -Roland Barthes #CameraLucida
3 x 3 minute charcoal sketches of a standing figure.
15 minute charcoal sketch of a standing man, side to viewer.
I experimented with the camera lucida for the first time last night on some of the shorter poses. Fun, but much practice needed.
Excellent modeling from @steveritterlife
#lifedrawimg
#figuredrawing
#cameralucida
#cameralucidaart
Fascinating! Also, I’ll at least look at the 3D print models mentioned in the video, but not sure if I’ll actually print them out. #3DPrint #CameraLucida #art
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Roland Barthes rotating in his grave... #CameraLucida
