How is photography art

Question

Why do you like photography?

Answer 1

In the hands of van Gogh, or Leonardo, or O'keeffe ... a pencil is an artist's tool.

In the hands of Weston, or Leibovitz, or Uelsmann ... a camera is an artist's tool.

It's not about the tools.  It's about the vision.  And the passion.  And the willingness to experiment.

Answer 2

Welll it is now. It once wasn't considered an art. And before it was introduced there was a council that almost banned it. When great artists started to do personal work and not work for a king, queen , or government. Then photography and personal expression through artistic means became a norm. But the "artist" as a creative solidatary individual has only been around for about 200 years.  

Answer 3

I think anything that is creative and intended can be considered art. A photograph that is thought out and well composed can be considered art.

An unintended photo from the "hip" is a snapshot; no matter how interesting or attractive, it would probably not be considered art. But it certainly can be displayed as art.

  

Answer 4

caz its the real thing

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