Thursday 17 January 2013

Should this photograph be considered as art?

The famous picture of a mother of seven during the Great Depression, taken by Dorthea Lange.
This image was taken during the Great Depression. It shows a mother in absolute despair. Today, this photograph is extremely famous and it is often seen hanging on walls. Is it ethical to take someones suffering and to be turn it into art? 

1 comment:

  1. It looks a bit posed to me... or am I a total cynic? I think it is no less ethical than being there an looking. You are a witness to all of life's rich spectacle. Perhaps by sharing what you have seen you might make some small change for the better...

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