Thomas Hoepker Photo of The Twin Towers from Brooklyn On 9/11.

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Thomas Hoepker Photo of The Twin Towers from Brooklyn On 9/11.
Form and Perspective in Artwork.
Perspective in artwork involves display of three dimension objects on a flat plane to show volume and space while creating the illusion of the art being real. Perspective creates more view in art with additional elements of depth and distance of the elements in the art piece. There are three major types of perspectives; linear perspective where objects farther from the viewer’s eyes appear to get smaller as distance increases. Secondly, Aerial perspective is where things farther from the foreground have less bright color and appear cooler. Lastly, foreshortening involves compression of the actual length of the object to make it recede away from the foreground.
Form in artwork is the visual tools used by an artist in terms of color, value, shapes, space and texture. The form of an artwork gives clarity about the intention of the artist, the content, and the feelings that he wants to evoke on the viewer. Furthermore, form can be used to show the historical context of the art, and also the mood surrounding the piece of art.
Photographer’s/Artist’s Intention and Choices.
The day 9/11 will forever remain engraved in the spirits of Americans, especially those who survived or witnessed the gruesome ordeal. Thomas Hoepker’s photograph of some group of New Yorkers enjoying the sunshine in Brooklyn, amidst the chaos of 9/11 where almost 3000 people died, is one of the most controversial pieces of art in America. The picture which was just recently published has in-depth ideologies and evoked various reactions from each individual who viewed it.
Hoepker uses linear perspective where he photographs the group from a fair distance away from the burning Twin Towers. The group is seen happy and with jolly emotions despite the gloomy horizon. There is a dark cloud of smoke and somber mood in the background but they are all kept in the horizon with the focus being the group of happy New Yorkers. After analysis, it is clear that the photographer had various intentions while taking the picture. He makes good use of artistic form, with the colors of the picture being vintage and warm to express deep emotions and show the historical context.
Evidently, the main intention of Hoepker was to show the theme of moving on. In the picture, it is clear that the New Yorkers seem to have already moved on from the ordeal even when it is happening. Clearly, the picture is a description of memory and history. The distance from the burning towers portrays a brighter future even after catastrophe. People should always be in pursuit of happiness and should not let such an act of terror stop them from living their lives to the fullest. The choice of perspective is symbolic of how events that almost destroyed us fade away as time goes by and only become faint memories. When viewed today, it represents the journey that Americans have travelled to get to the current state of stability, and reconstruction both emotionally and economically.
Comparison between the Event and the Representation of the Event.
Nonetheless, the picture might be troubling since it may seem that the group is not bothered by the catastrophe and is enjoying life despite the deaths that were happening then. One m...