SQA Higher Photography Practice Exam

Captions or titles in a photography exhibition mainly serve to provide context and shape viewer interpretation. They offer essential information about the artwork, such as the title of the piece, the artist’s name, the date it was created, and sometimes additional details about the subject or the intention behind the work. This contextual information encourages viewers to engage more deeply with the photographs, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of the themes and narratives being presented.

By clarifying the artist's purpose and the context in which the work was created, captions can influence how viewers perceive and interpret the imagery. They may evoke specific emotions or provoke questions, guiding the audience's experience and enabling a more meaningful interaction with the art. This understanding contrasts with roles that captions play in other contexts, such as simply providing credentials or serving decorative purposes, which do not actively contribute to the viewer's interpretation of the artwork.