In the years following the invention of photography in 1839, a heated debate ensued on whether it is a form of art, or simply a way of using the camera to document reality.
The discourse revealed that photography, whose unique features make it distinctly different from its closest relative, painting, is indeed a form of art.
Photography explores human visual perception and can make one experience emotions that move you, and compel us to discover new abilities in our lives.
As an ever-evolving medium, photography is no longer one of the traditional seven forms of art but it is included in the broader definition of visual arts.
Within the visual arts, photography can be categorized as either fine art or commercial art. Fine art is developed primarily for aesthetics or creative expression while commercial art is the art of creative services, primarily advertising.
It is the transparency of photographic technique that makes photographers look for elements and features that truly make the skill an art.
And it is for this reason that artists, who use photography as their means of creative expression, often see the world differently, giving us a refreshing view of reality and finding ways to play with our emotions in their works, making us feel and even see very unique things.
In a world of quick responses and perplexing thoughts, art also allows people to slow down and discover their range of emotions.
Viewing the art of others can bring out feelings such as empathy that one might not have realized they hold close to their heart.
Did you know that the word Earth without Art would just be ‘EH’? Art plays a major role in the world — literally.