Thursday, November 13, 2008

Bill Gottlieb: Photographer of Jazz Legends

Talk about how the lighting in this portrait effects your interpretation of it. In other words, how does the lighting in this portrait help define the subject? Does it compliment the subject and she hits the high note? Is the lighting bright? Intense? Or is it soft and subtle? How many light sources are there? Where is it coming from?

Periods 1, 3 and 4 only:
Also, from the film, which fact about Gottlieb's life interested you most? Why?

Why do you think his photographs are so important today?

What can we learn by studying his work?


Bonus: Which jazz singer is pictured here?