Reading an Image

The following are some of the basic steps in accurately reading an image.
1. Look at the image (object/sign/picture/painting/sculpture) and describe what is happening? What initial information does it provide you with?

Look at this video I made last year(2009). Or just at this image.

Describe what it is that you see?
What can you tell me about the image?
What is happening?
What emotion if any, can you perceive from the image?
How can you relate to this specific emotion?

GOING A LITTLE DEEPER
1) As you look at this image, think about what could have possibly happened before this moment was captured....take an account of the things that could have possibly happened before the situation became so tense.
2) Based on any prior experiences that you have had personally, after viewing something that has captured your attention... Do you tend to forget about it ten to fifteen minutes later or will this moment in time as it is experienced, stay with you longer? Why is that?

Preservation Link Inc

PRESERVATION LINK, Inc-This is an awesome organization that focuses on the youth in our communities. It is geared towards empowering our youth by giving them a voice. how is this done?

"Preservation LINK, Inc. creates and develops arts-in-education programs and curricula for youth. Our focus on audio/visual media allows us to design innovative and exciting opportunities for youth to develop and share thoughts and feelings about the communities in which they live, learn and play."

It is important that we give our youth a different outlook about the the things of the community that are encountered by them on a daily basis. It gives them a choice in the type of role they want to take from and use in their environment. A voice is developed by the images or ideas that they choose capture on camera, drawings/ paintings or film. This image or idea is then explored from their point of view. They give the viewers on the outside looking in a glimpse of their world and what it is that they deem to be important. GENIUS! Check them out and support them through comments, donations and taking a survey.www.preservationlink.org