There is a fine line

[alfa147x]

when people use light to paint, this is art
when people spend time in PS and make pictures totally different then what they started, art

black and white, is not always art
nor is sepia

can we some how come a solid conclusion as what is art and what is photography?
Sorry its just that i go to school with a bunch of people that claim that they are good photographers but there "photographs" are more art then anything

 

[xanis]

There is no definition for what constitutes art and what doesn't. The definition of art is subjective.

 

[virtuamike]

Don't get caught up in definitions.

 

[angry hampster]

Who cares? If their photos suck, let them be pompous about it. Turn around and laugh behind their backs.

 

[troytime]

photography is an art

not everyone can take an amazing photograph with a camera
and not everyone can make an amazing graphic with photoshop

do what makes you happy and don't worry about definitions or other people's art

 

[Deadtrees]

Arguing about that question would be pointless thing ever.

 

[OdiN]

Photography is art.

And just like all other art, you have good art and bad art and everything in between.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

The only people I ever hear referring to photography as "art" are photographers.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle
The only people I ever hear referring to photography as "art" are photographers.

Then you don't know many people in the art community.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: OdiN

Originally posted by: Flipped Gazelle
The only people I ever hear referring to photography as "art" are photographers.

Then you don't know many people in the art community.

Actually, I know probably around 100, um "artists" - online, that is - but I don't go around asking them if they consider photography an art.

The couple I have asked said "no". They also don't consider drawing, painting, etc. as "art". A group of us once had a discussion about this. The general consensus was that "art" is the pinnacle of a particular medium, and encompasses both creativity and craftsmanship. So, a particular photograph may be art, but by definition a photographer is not necessarily an artist. Kind of like just because you can scrawl a sonnet doesn't mean you are a poet.

 

[angry hampster]

This is utterly pointless.

 

[Flipped Gazelle]

Originally posted by: angry hampster
This is utterly pointless.

Yup. However, I can't help but be interested in the discussion, so long as it remains civil. I'm weak that way.

 

[ElFenix]

football isn't not football just because its 4 year olds with flags and no passing.

 

[angry hampster]

A Mac isn't a PC.





Oh, wait.

 

[alfa147x]

sorry people i opened this thread after a grinding day

just take the OP with a some OJ