In the past, art forms of all types were respected in the highest regards. However, in our modern day high-tech society, we are consumed by the media and the ease of fast paced imagery. Photography, digital photography, and the endless array of digital media forms seem to tell the world that older forms of art such as painting are obsolete and unworthy of substantial recognition. It has often been said, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” which I would have to disagree with. In my mind, art forms such as painting are worth more than a photograph, and can have more meaning than,“a thousand words.”
Photography may be a more effective and reasonably inexpensive alternative to drawing or painting, but more thought and feeling goes into a painting than a photograph. Photography is relatively simple in comparison to painting, which is a much more complex task. With photography, the composition is already completely arranged, and with a painting the objective is much more open to interpretation by the artist. The artist has the ability to capture more emotion, understanding, and significance in an event and apply this fiery drive to his paintbrush when creating his own masterpiece.
When dealing with reality, I think a phot
It is especially saddening when examining all of the detailed faces, especially that of the altar boys. One innocent child is looking up towards an elder man, probably questioning “Why?” This simple action may be symbolic to so many of us that have looked up towards Heaven and asked God “Why?” when we have lost a loved one. This painting is a true example of realism, and was probably primarily rejected because people of that time period wanted optimistic pieces of art; not work that made them pessimistically question real life events.
In conclusion, a picture may or may not be, “Worth a thousand words.” When the picture is a photograph, a sense of reality is achieved in that the colors, size, and details of the composition are real. There is a lot to be said about a photograph, however, there is always something missing. The missing link is what inspires an artist to create a masterpiece with a paintbrush and a blank canvas. Countless hours are spent debating on the colors, the brushstroke, and the detail to be given to each subject. Then, emotion takes over and the artist desperately tries to convey his thoughts and feeling all through a simple painting. Finally, after the artist has committed everything to his masterpiece, only one thing is left to be done, hope that his work inspires and provokes thoughts to question t
Photography may be a more effective and reasonably inexpensive alternative to drawing or painting, but more thought and feeling goes into a painting than a photograph. Photography is relatively simple in comparison to painting, which is a much more complex task. With photography, the composition is already completely arranged, and with a painting the objective is much more open to interpretation by the artist. The artist has the ability to capture more emotion, understanding, and significance in an event and apply this fiery drive to his paintbrush when creating his own masterpiece.
When dealing with reality, I think a phot
It is especially saddening when examining all of the detailed faces, especially that of the altar boys. One innocent child is looking up towards an elder man, probably questioning “Why?” This simple action may be symbolic to so many of us that have looked up towards Heaven and asked God “Why?” when we have lost a loved one. This painting is a true example of realism, and was probably primarily rejected because people of that time period wanted optimistic pieces of art; not work that made them pessimistically question real life events.
In conclusion, a picture may or may not be, “Worth a thousand words.” When the picture is a photograph, a sense of reality is achieved in that the colors, size, and details of the composition are real. There is a lot to be said about a photograph, however, there is always something missing. The missing link is what inspires an artist to create a masterpiece with a paintbrush and a blank canvas. Countless hours are spent debating on the colors, the brushstroke, and the detail to be given to each subject. Then, emotion takes over and the artist desperately tries to convey his thoughts and feeling all through a simple painting. Finally, after the artist has committed everything to his masterpiece, only one thing is left to be done, hope that his work inspires and provokes thoughts to question t
