Perspective

In the article “ways of seeing” the author makes a point that in the past before cameras , art couldn’t reproduced. If someone wanted to view it the would have to find the original. The birth of cameras now gives someone the ability to make copy’s of it and take the replica wherever they go and show who ever they want. Does this hurt the value of the original?

I argue no. The ability to spread the art world wide has only benefited the original piece. In the past, a great painting may not have been as famous as it could have today just for the fact it didn’t get the public eye it was deserving of. Someone could paint a breath taking piece in a small town and we could never have the privilege to view it because we just didn’t know of its existence. Cameras have changed that.

Some would argue that if you see a picture of a painting there is no reason to go and see the original. This may be true for that person, but personally it just intrigues me to want to see it more and ask more questions. It sparks a level of curiosity. Actually seeing for yourself and being their holds a certain weight to it. Putting yourself back in time and imaging it being created right in front of you.

That being said, with the new era of social media memes can alter someones first impression of a piece of art. Someone who knows nothing about the Mona Lisa can be influenced by a joke they may see about it online. Thats why it is good to stay educated.

What sticks out to me the most is the fact that a caption can change our whole out look on something. People a-lot of times just believe what they are told with out doing the research them selves. If someone sends in a resume to a job with a photo of them selves and says all these good things like “hard worker” and so on. Then another person sends the same resume saying the same things but has been to prison before. It is safe to say that the other person would get hired. However that doesn’t mean that the person with no record is going to be better at the job. The person who’s been to prison could be a way better worker and an excellent employe. But because of what society wants us to believe we are brain washed to not give the ex convict a shot. All because of what we are told. The ex convict could be an entirely different person now but will always have that caption above his or her name and be profiled.