So can photography also be art?

[Steve Bingham]

Not that it matters, as I will continue to do what pleases me. However, after studying Picasso, Matisse, and Monet, I can't help but wonder. Is photography stuck on realism? Can we break away, or must we always depict realism? These are my tennis shoes, taken 20 years ago. And yes, they will easily go 20" x 30" - and larger.

Your thoughts.



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[Anthony.Ralph]

Quick answer. Yes.

Also realism can be art as can impressionism in painting, photography or and other art form.

It just seems eminently as simple as that to me.

Anthony.

 

[Steve Bingham]

Year, me too Tony. However, many will disagree. We shall see.

 

[GCam]

Do we use the term loosely? At times, maybe. Great athletes are called artists for certain things, actors are artists, comedians are artists, Robert Moses was considered an artist, although a difficult one. I would have to say photography is an art. the photographer is using scenery and light and individuals to record a realistic image of what is seen. And Photoshop and other editing programs allow the photographer further license to develop that art. gc

PS: You did not have to do anything to your 20 year old tennis shoes. They really do look 20 years old .. or older. )

 

[robgendreau]

I don't mean to be snarky, but perhaps you haven't looked at what others are doing these days? Here's just one example: http://pier24.org/exhibition/secondhand/ There are more examples at just that gallery.

The question of whether photography is art was answered affirmatively quite a while ago. http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/photography/

Many artists make use of photography and photos for much more than realism.

 

[Timothy S Broadley]

Well here’s my thought on the topic




Base player

Tim

 

[irv00]

Not that it matters, as I will continue to do what pleases me. However, after studying Picasso, Matisse, and Monet, I can't help but wonder. Is photography stuck on realism? Can we break away, or must we always depict realism?

Photography can be art - absolutely! Just like ‘classical’ arts: music, painting, sculpture, etc.

And just like those other disciplines, not every photograph can/will be considered art. Exactly the way not every bunch of notes played by a trumpet can be considered art or even music, not every painting is art, not every sculpted rock is art. Some are, most are not.

Most photographs would not be considered art. Some are clearly art. Take a look:





NOT ART





ART

 

[Steve Bingham]

So, is old good? If so, than I am golden.

 

[Steve Bingham]

I don't mean to be snarky, but perhaps you haven't looked at what others are doing these days?

You have GOT to be kidding! I have work in 2 galleries, etc.

Here's just one example: http://pier24.org/exhibition/secondhand/ There are more examples at just that gallery.

The question of whether photography is art was answered affirmatively quite a while ago. http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/photography/

Realism vs surrealism?

Many artists make use of photography and photos for much more than realism.

Ya think?

 

[SoCalWill]

Your thoughts.

I was going to say that this looks like "cyber" art from the 90's, but since it was taken 20 years ago, that's probably fitting.

I think the solution is to wear more artful shoes:







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[Steve Bingham]

Yours?

Well here’s my thought on the topic


Base player

Tim

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[Steve Bingham]

Actually, there are many parts to this image. Many. Part is from 20 years ago, part was from 5 years ago, and part was from last week. The shoes are long gone!

Now, if I just knew what cyber art was?

Your thoughts.

I was going to say that this looks like "cyber" art from the 90's, but since it was taken 20 years ago, that's probably fitting.

I think the solution is to wear more artful shoes:



--
Digital Camera and Adobe Photoshop user since 1999.
Adobe Lightroom is my adult coloring book.

--
Steve Bingham
www.dustylens.com
www.ghost-town-photography.com
Latest postings are always at the bottom of each page.

 

[robgendreau]

I don't mean to be snarky, but perhaps you haven't looked at what others are doing these days?

You have GOT to be kidding! I have work in 2 galleries, etc.

The question was about other's work, since you have already supplied your own.

 

[Steve Bingham]

This would certainly be true. However, is art truly in the eye of the beholder? Does only the "enlightened" appreciate late Picasso?

 

[Steve Bingham]

OK. However, I have looked at thousands of photographs with this very thought in mind. At what point can photography be called a true art form? Sometimes I wonder. When is abstract photography an art form, for example?

I don't mean to be snarky, but perhaps you haven't looked at what others are doing these days?

You have GOT to be kidding! I have work in 2 galleries, etc.

The question was about other's work, since you have already supplied your own.

 

[Jack Sofield]

Hey Steve, you are "golden." The oft quoted, "Art is in the eye of the beholder" should be, "Art is in the eye of the artist, the pleased beholder helps the artist to pay their bills."

Enjoyed your sneakers.

Jack

 

[Timothy S Broadley]

Yup

 

[Steve Bingham]

Yep, indeed. How about abstract photography?

 

[Steve Bingham]

Hey Steve, you are "golden."

Ha ha. You bet.

The oft quoted, "Art is in the eye of the beholder" should be, "Art is in the eye of the artist, the pleased beholder helps the artist to pay their bills."

I wish! My art sells, but barely enough to pay for itself. My bucks came from being an entrepreneur AFTER retirement.

Enjoyed your sneakers.

Yeah, more fun stuff! Thanks.

Jack

 

[Bunjo]

Yes.

Having said that different photographic subject matter lends itself to more realism than others. Street and sports photography is often artistic but mostly realistic. Landscape photography is typically realistic but may be artistic too. Photographs of graphic shapes may be realistic but are typically regarded as art. Portraiture might go either way. Some photographs are manipulated well beyond realism into full on art. And for every type I've mentioned I'm sure someone can find an exception.