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Mieko Tadokoro Pinhole Photography "Still Lives"
Pola Museum Annex
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Mieko Tadokoro
In the 17th century, European artists made use of the camera obscura to decide on the composition for their paintings. This was because the equipment produced a faithful reproduced image which they could work from. This machine was fitted with a lens and was the prototype for the camera, which developed later. We look at objects with two eyes, but if we close one eye it is possible to compose an image. When painting landscapes or still lives, many artists use the technique of holding up a brush in front of one eye so as to see the balance and rhythm and decide on the composition of their paintings. It is said that the photographic depictions of still-lives acheived by Vermeer and his contemporaries was due to their use of the camera obscura. On the other hand, there is a special difference between photos taken through a lens and pinhole photographs which have been developed slowly from light allowed in from a small hole in a surface: the resulting photographs look more like those of a painting.
It is hoped that people will come and take the opportunity to experience Tadokoro's mysterious and fascinating photographic world.
It is hoped that people will come and take the opportunity to experience Tadokoro's mysterious and fascinating photographic world.
Schedule | May 3 (Wed) 2006-May 29 (Mon) 2006 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Pola Museum Annex http://www.po-holdings.co.jp/m-annex/  | ||||
| Location | 3F Pola Bldg., 1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 | ||||
| Access | 1 minute walk from exit 7 at Ginza-ichome Station on the Yurakucho line. 6 minute walk from exit A9 at Ginza Station on the Ginza, Marunouchi and Yurakucho lines. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
| Related images | Click on the image to enlarge it |
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