Criticizing Photographs

Descriptive

My photography is descriptive because its purpose is to show directions to each location in Jinshan Park.

Interpretative

This photo by Francesca Woodman is interpretive because it makes the viewer think about the hidden side of everyone by using a mirror to look behind people's backs.

Ethically Evaluative

Sebastiao Salgado's photo is morally valuable because it illustrates that the social problem of child abandonment is as big as urban architecture by showing many babies wandering alone on the roof of a metropolitan building in the middle of a big city, hoping to provoke thought.

Explanatory

My photo is explanatory because it demonstrates how to make a basic mechanical model.

Aesthetically Evaluative

My photo has aesthetic value because it shows the symmetry and vastness of ancient Chinese architectural groups.

Theoretical

Naomi Jemison's photo is theoretical because the long exposure of the dance movement using this position is perfectly demonstrated, showing the grace and posture of the dancers as they dance.