Art Quote by Susan Sontag
“Time eventually positions most photographs, even the most amateurish, at the level of art.”
About This Quote
Source Book: On Photography, Susan Sontag, 1977
Photographs, even casual ones, gain artistic status over time as context and perception shift.
In simple terms: Photos become art as they age.
Recognize the evolving value of images.
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When to use this quote
- gallery c
- personal archives
- social media
- academic study
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does time change your view of a photo?
- What makes a photo 'art'?
Artistic merit can be subjective and contested.