Step Inside a 16th Century Camera
Program Details: Get a bird's eye view of a camera obscura, a darkroom/walk-in camera fashioned after a renaissance model.
After a historical slide presentation by the artist dressed in period attire, students divide into groups of four to prepare a short improvisational skit.
Seated inside this unique visual instrument, each student group experiences a greater understanding of the camera's workings and its ability to capture light.
The camera obscura becomes an amazing, amusing "Locked Treasure Room."
Larry Erb
Larry has shared his enthusiasm for photography for more than 30 years with hundreds of audiences. He teaches classes for students ranging from the gifted and talented to those with special needs. His programs combine the art, science and history of photography with fascinating hands-on learning experiences for students of all ages and abilities.
Larry has had extensive training and experience in the art of photography with numerous exhibits, teaching grants, workshops, festivals and publications. He has led workshops and held residencies using the camera obscura and other primitive "lens-less" photographic techniques.
Larry's work is a part of Georgia's state art collection and hangs in Capitol offices. Allied Arts commissioned him to produce an antebellum architectural pinhole series in Milledgeville.
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Grade Level:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Program Type:
Assembly
Audience Limit:
60
Duration:
45 minutes
Cost:
: $285
: $475
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