Nude

[Dan Dozer]

What does photography of nudes, especially in the constrained technique of LF shown here contribute to art? To me the answer is Nothing. Almost no photographer here has demonstrated a new or enlightening idea or view. They may as well be photographing table-top fruits.

Well - I photograph nudes, and I photograph table top fruit, and I photograph nudes with table top fruit. I guess I should stop calling myself an artist.

By the way - have you seen Kenro Izu's new book "Seduction". He shoots nudes and table top fruit. I guess he isn't an artist either.

[Tin Can]

Some here think everything has already been done and best

and never emulate any image ever made before

Copycat...


Others define beauty as art

I refer you to 1960 Rod Sterling's Eye of the Beholder available right now on Prime. Here.

A favorite episode I may have watched first in 1960.

[Jac@stafford.net]

A photograph of a pretty subject does not equal a pretty photograph or painting.

[pepeguitarra]

Bad news guys nobody here seems to qualify as an artist:
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art·ist
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a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.
synonyms: creator, originator, designer, producer, fine artist; More
a person who practices any of the various creative arts, such as a sculptor, novelist, poet, or filmmaker.
a person skilled at a particular task or occupation; "a surgeon who is an artist with the scalpel"
synonyms: expert, master, maestro, past master, adept, virtuoso, genius, old hand, skilled person.

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"...unlike any other visual image, a photograph is not a rendering, an imitation or an interpretation of its subject, but actually a trace of it. No painting or drawing, however naturalist, belongs to its subject in the way that a photograph does."

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More here

[paulbarden]

Bad news guys nobody here seems to qualify as an artist:
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art·ist
/ˈärdəst/
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a person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.
synonyms: creator, originator, designer, producer, fine artist; More
a person who practices any of the various creative arts, such as a sculptor, novelist, poet, or filmmaker.
a person skilled at a particular task or occupation; "a surgeon who is an artist with the scalpel"
synonyms: expert, master, maestro, past master, adept, virtuoso, genius, old hand, skilled person.

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"...unlike any other visual image, a photograph is not a rendering, an imitation or an interpretation of its subject, but actually a trace of it. No painting or drawing, however naturalist, belongs to its subject in the way that a photograph does."

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More here

I feel very fortunate in that I do not care if my work qualifies as “Art” in the eyes of any person viewing it. I like what I do, I find the work itself rewarding, and generally, the images provide me with enjoyment and I am proud of them. Occasionally, people tell me they like my photographs too, and while it is certainly nice to receive praise, the opinion of others does not define the value of my work. Do what pleases you and don’t waste energy worrying about whether your output = Art.

[rdenney]

Furthermore, there is absolutely no requirement that what people post is art. The only requirement is that it be made using a large-format camera.

Rick “in the I-don’t-know-really-care-that-much-what-is-art camp” Denney

[pepeguitarra]

I was watching a video that included interviews with several adult women after watching porn movies for the first time. Their responses show some disbelieve in some of the actions in addition to the fact that they were not aroused or excited as men would have. One conclusion was that the effect of those videos on women are not the same as on men, and that in general, men are motivated more for GRAPHICs, while women are more for words or reading. That would explain the preference of men to draw, paint, or photograph the female body.

[Keith Fleming]

As for the question regarding the definition of "artist," the local county fair long ago made its decision. The sign over the entrance to the exhibition building reads "Art and Photography."

Keith

[klw]

I'll answer your questions with a question: how many of the photographs of the female body in this thread were made by women?

I honestly don't know, but i don't think that it matters. So let me answer with an article by Lauren Naylor:

https://medium.com/vantage/why-i-sho...w-52ae1beea569

[tonyowen]

adult women after watching porn movies for the first time. Their responses show some disbelieve in some of the actions in addition to the fact that they were not aroused or excited as men would have.

I saw Deep Throat at Yale in the early 1970s. My personal response and the response of my female companion match the above exactly. She thought the whole thing was silly.

regards
Tony