Tag Archives: selfie

Selfies an Art?

I do believe that the selfie is an art. It makes the person who’s taking the photo be creative, and that’s what art is in essence. As the article has mentioned, self-portraits have been around since the first days of … Continue reading

Posted in Responses | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Is a Selfie Art?

The “selfie” can be art, but is not always.  I think what can make a shot like this art is the intention of the photographer, this is similar to any other medium used for creation.  While the majority of selfie’s … Continue reading

Posted in Responses | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Discussion Topic: Is a Selfie Art?

With the rise of selfies and their increasing accessibility on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, it’s inevitable to see an art exhibit devoted to the selfie. A recent discussion topic was the controversial use of a selfie by Rolling Stone Magazine. … Continue reading

Posted in Discussion Topics | Tagged , , , , | 10 Comments

Discussion Topic: Image Wars-Did Rolling Stone Magazine Glorify the Boston Bomber?

The August 1st cover of Rolling Stone Magazine featured a “selfie,” a self-portrait of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the alleged Boston Marathon bombers. The magazine cover sparked much controversy in the news and on social media. Many businesses and chain … Continue reading

Posted in Discussion Topics | Tagged , , , , , , | 10 Comments