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“Time eventually positions most photographs, even the most amateurish, at the level of art.” quote by Susan Sontag
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“Time eventually positions most photographs, even the most amateurish, at the level of art.”

Susan Sontag

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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.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the evolving value of images.

Themes

art perception time culture photography

Mood

reflective analytical

Type

critical philosophical

When to use this quote

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  • academic study

Key Concepts

Aesthetics cultural criticism historical context

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does time change your view of a photo?
  • What makes a photo 'art'?
A Different Perspective

Artistic merit can be subjective and contested.

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