Art Quote by Ruth Bernhard
“Photography is art when it's used by an artist.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Artforum, 1975
Photography becomes true art when guided by an artist’s intent.
In simple terms: Artist intent makes photography art.
Infuse purpose into visual work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- gallery shows
- personal projects
- educational workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What intent drives your photography?
- How does artist vision shape meaning?
May ignore technical skill.