Pictorialism
Pictorialism by Flynn | Dec 26, 2023 In our post “But is it Art (Part II)” we were discussing two early schools of thought about photography: Pictorialism and Naturalism. Both terms are actually difficult to define closely and looking at pictures it can be...
But is it Art (Part II)
When I wrote “But is it Art (Part 1)” it was my intention to examine the struggle of photography to be recognized as a legitimate art form and in the process have a look at what constitutes Art. That is a big subject and I was going to make it a series of two or three...
Buying Prints
Buying Photographic Prints Thoughts on the Market for Photographs Have you ever noticed how few photographs you see hanging in peoples homes as art? There are lots of family pictures but seldom do you see a photographic print hung simply as art to be enjoyed. You see...
The Same is Always Different
On the side of the house we have a Lady who stands in the garden looking after the flowers. She is one of my favorite subjects. Have you ever heard someone pondering what to photograph? I have and I have had the experience of making a suggestion only to be told that...
The Process is Irrelevant
There are some days when I come out on the front porch of our home and the picture before me is breathtaking. The light is just right, the air is clear, and the clouds in the sky are perfect. I had such a day this past winter and, of course, I got my camera and took a...Follow the Art on Facebook
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