Photography titled "Ascension" by Douglas Capron, Original Artwork, Digital Photography

Ascension (2009) Photography by Douglas Capron

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Original Artwork Photography, Digital Photography

Artworks classification

Original Artwork

Original Artwork refers to any work that is considered authentic and not a copy or imitation of the original works of an artist. Original artwork can be any type of painting, sculpture, performance, or other media. There are many types of original media. Mixed media includes oil, acrylic, and watercolor paintings. For workshop paintings that bear evidence of master craftsmanship, this attribution must be further qualified. While they may be less valuable for different reasons, reproductions and copies have had a tremendous impact on our experience. They reach a greater audience than originals and act as a tonic against commodification. Original Artwork could also refer to the first work, which is always preceding all others. It could also refer to a prototype or a model from which other works can be made. Each work bears great similarities to the original.
Dimensions Dimensions are available on request
Artwork's condition The artwork is in perfect condition
Categories Figurative Everyday Life

We see a young family engaged in a rite of passage in the middle of the metropolis of Tokyo. A mother and father lend a helping hand to their son as they make their way towards Atago-Jinja Shrine, in Minato-Ku, Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1603 at the start of the Edo period, as a fire lookout to protect the new capitol, this Shinto shrine is renowned for its long, steep, ancient stone staircase. The steps themselves are known as the Shussei no Ishiden, or “Stone Steps to Success.” According to legend a young Samurai wanted to impress the Shogun by presenting his court with beautiful plum blossoms that were prevalent on the mountain. To reach the shrine, the man rapidly rode his horse up the steep staircase, taking only one minute to reach the top, although it took 45 minutes to go back down, leaving the horse absolutely exhausted by the end. After this daring feat the young Samurai was regarded as the greatest horse master of all time and his name spread across the nation. Ever since people have considered climbing the stairs to be a very auspicious act, believed to bring success and good fortune.

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Digital Photography

Techniques for obtaining a photograph by using an electronic sensor as a photosensitive surface, then printing it on paper.

Figurative

Figurative and colorful painting having taken the liberty of including all forms of art without border of cultural genre and geographic origin, without hierarchy of values between high and subculture.

Technic Photography

Photography refers to the combination of processes, techniques and materials that allow you to capture a subject in still images. Photograph also refers to the image that is obtained, whether it be phototype or not. This term can also be used to refer to the graphic arts branch that employs this technique.

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Douglas Capron (Canadian, b.1963) is a self-taught award-winning fine art photographer and has exhibited in Europe, the U.S.A and Canada. He started his visual arts career documenting live music, particularly[...]