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August 25, 2015

Robinson

Visual Studies 113

In Vilem Flusser’s work, “The Photograph,” the views of photographs are deeply contrasted from the perspective of the artist and a conventional person. Flusser criticizes the naiveté shown from an ordinary person, how a picture is, just that; a picture. When seen though the eyes of an artist, it is art, it has meaning, it tells a story.

While Flusser is always searching for the deeper meaning, he realizes that not everything is merely just black and white. There is not just one right answer, its as if the possibilities are endless. Flusser, although seemingly critical of the simple point of view, appears to have a sense of curiosity, as if to say, “What would it be like if I saw things that way? To be able to look at a tree and not seek any deeper meaning, but to just admire it”.

Flusser explains the dependence the photographer has with his or her camera and the relationship they share. He explains the balance in the relationship, how they are both immensely dependent on one another. The photographer, uses his or her camera to capture the intended images, while the camera needs the photographer to use it to its full potential in an effort to expand and broadcast the significance of art.

Therefore, Flusser deeply analyzes the diverse characteristics and significance of perspective, and the relationship between an artist, their art, and the audience.