is it art? Response

IS IT ART?

Response to Photo

I believe the photo of the man with his mouth open is a form of art due to the fact that I believe art is open to interpretation. The photo makes you wonder what is going on with the guy, and relays a certain emotion of possible anger, fear, or etc. 

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The large rubber duck with minute boats and scenery has a definite art characteristic, similar to that of surrealism. It causes the viewer to think about the author's reasoning behind seemingly changing the size of the items in the photograph. 

Link Response 2

I agree with Socrates' idea of art. He states, "Which is the art of painting designed to be—an imitation of things as they are, or as they appear—of appearance or of reality?" I believe what he is saying is that art does not have to be an exact replica of what is seen with your eyes, but truly what you can capture below the surface with the help of interpretation.