5 Questions
What movement did Alfred Stieglitz start in 1902 to promote photography as an art form?
Straight Photography movement
Why did some critics argue that photography couldn't be compared to painting and drawing?
Because the camera was seen as a mechanical means of reproducing reality
What was the problem for serious photographers at the turn of the century? Check all that apply.
Basic photography had become so easy that there was no longer any distinction in being a photographer
What did Alfred Stieglitz want people to recognize photography as?
Another branch of art
What did the name 'Straight Photography' movement signify?
Breaking away from the idea that a photogrpah should resemble a painting.
"Photography: Art or Not? Quiz" Test your knowledge and understanding of the ongoing debate surrounding the artistic value of photography. Explore the historical criticisms and advancements in photography, including the impact of snapshot cameras. Delve into the challenges faced by serious photographers in the early 20th century.
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