Photography Thread (artist, cheap)

[Stone Magnet]

Originally Posted by Urban Hatemonger

That wasn`t what you said though

Yes, it is what I said. You did not read what I said correctly.

Just so we can get a clear view of Stone Magnets stance on photography

Vicissitude, maven.

You contradict that statement here by disregarding photography having any artistic value

I didn't say photography had no artistic value. Never in this thread have I said that all photography is not art. Look at the post I was replying to:

"So if a photographer made an exhibition about urban life in the 21st century you wouldn`t consider it art because they just went around taking photos of stuff?"

I said that that is void of any artistic merit.

Learn to fucking read.

"Oh, the cretinousness of assumption."

[jr.]

Originally Posted by Stone Magnet

"So if a photographer made an exhibition about urban life in the 21st century you wouldn`t consider it art because they just went around taking photos of stuff?"

I said that that is void of any artistic merit.

Learn to fucking read.

"Oh, the cretinousness of assumption."

Why does that have no artistic merit?

And there's no need to swear at people. This is very interesting.

[swim]

So everything that I think lacks artistic merit isn't art? That's bullshit, you don't have to like it but, it's still art.

[Stone Magnet]

Originally Posted by jr.

Why does that have no artistic merit?

Because it requires minimal talent and originality.

So everything that I think lacks artistic merit isn't art?

No. Everything that does lack artistic merit isn't art.

We're going in circles.

[swim]

You're an idiot art is subjective there is no definite. No one has the place to judge what has merit and what does not. You can form your own opinion but you're rather conceited to think that it matters.

[Fenixpunk]

Originally Posted by Stone Magnet

No. Everything that does lack artistic merit isn't art.

who decides what is "artistic merit" and not?

[jr.]

Apparently, Stone Magnet.

[Stone Magnet]

who decides what is "artistic merit" and not?

It is or isn't. There is no individual verdict. It's like asking if "Nigger" is offensive or not.

Originally Posted by swimintheundertow

You're an idiot art is subjective there is no definite. No one has the place to judge what has merit and what does not. You can form your own opinion but you're rather conceited to think that it matters.

If you believe all of this to be true, then why are you arguing with me?

[swim]

I said no one has the place to say what is and isnt art or, what does and doesn't have merit. I'm not the one calling things not art.

[jr.]

Stone, you would go a long way towards credibility if you were to simply say you, personally, don't think it's art, rather than pass judgement for the masses.

Obviously, the photographer, the art gallery people, and the thousands who come to look at the exhibit think it's art.

Your opinion as to whether or not it's art is valid, but only to you. It extends no further than the end of your own nose.