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March 9, 2006
Fade to Black and White and Grey: Props to Microsoft
Every time I shut down my computer I get a little lesson in photography and aesthetics. On Microsoft's Windows XP the screen slowly goes from color to black and white. It reminds me of the differences between color and black and white photography. I don't have the knowledge or the time to get into that here, but just looking at these screen captures shows some of the differences. In black and white the whites pop out and one can see contrasts better (though this might not be the best print to show that). With this print, though, the glory of the golds is completely bled away.
This little miniature is an example of Islamic Art, it is Persian I think, which I found when doing a little web research on the what sorts of representations Islam allows in art. It is really quite lovely.
Photos and Art | By jackdas | 8:41 PM
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