Photography: Randy Dana, Color Still Life
2:40
Grades: 6 - 12
Video Description: Randy Dana photographs flowers and fruit, incorporating a variety of objects as content and backgrounds. Dana encourages a closer examination of ordinary things by presenting them in unusual context.
Type of Video: Profile*
Unique Video ID: AandA-RDana**
Quick Ideas for Using the Video:
- For Discussion: What is student response to the artist’s work? What do they like or dislike? Would they purchase any photograph? Why or why not?
- Activity Idea: Use the video in conjunction with a student photography project. Have students practice the technique used by the artist.
*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.
