Photography: Igor Menaker, Architectural Composition
2:40
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Igor Menaker is an architecture photographer from Chicago, Illinois. In this video he shares examples of his work, describes the process for creating his work and influences on that work. Learn more about him at https://www.menaker.com/.
Type of Video: Profile*
Unique Video ID: AandA-IMenaker**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: During the video the artist says, ”I use architecture as a subject, as a vehicle, to do what I like…composition, texture…” Use the video to discuss composition and texture with students. How can photography, a 2 dimensional art form display them both?
- Activity Idea: Follow up on the discussion question above and have students experiment with taking photographs that focus on composition and texture.
*Profile videos use a first-person/first-hand approach to highlight interesting people doing interesting things in the area of study.
**The unique Video ID can be used to quickly locate a single video in the ET collection. This search function is designed to let teachers assign students to watch a specific video and have only that video appear as a search result. Just click on Search and choose “By Video ID.” Then type in the Video ID as it appears above. Be sure to include the dash.
