Photography as a Means of Representing Kinetic Artworks: Exploring the Relationship Between Movement and Visual Arts

Abstract

This research explores the relationship between photography and kinetic plastic arts, viewing it not merely as a tool for visual documentation but as a medium for constructing new aesthetic and conceptual meanings. The study aims to analyze how photographic images can embody motion and capture the expressive moment of physical performance within a still frame filled with temporal intensity and emotion.

The research adopts a descriptive-analytical methodology, examining theoretical frameworks related to motion and image, and analyzing key photographic techniques such as long exposure, motion blur, and freeze-frame photography. It also presents a review of previous studies and practical examples from contemporary artists.

The findings suggest that photography functions not only as a means of recording, but as a dynamic visual medium capable of reinterpreting bodily movement through a contemplative artistic lens. This opens new perspectives in contemporary visual arts, particularly in the domains of creativity and art education.