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Harold Powell
The Case Against Photorealistic Painting in Art
I've always been somewhat of an "athiest" when it comes to "modern art." I have this nagging suspicion that "modern art" and "rap music" are somehow related. I can't help but feel that artists of both genres have found a way for the "untalented" among us to make millions passing off their work as real art. Nonetheless, I've tried to keep an open mind about the subject--but am far from convinced. When it comes to "Impressionism" or "Expressionism" as forms of art I am a bit less skeptical but could never be mistaken for a true believer. I suppose one might call me an "agnostic" when it comes to those genres. No, my prejudice lies with Photorealism or Photrealistic painting in oil (or water colors)--replete with all of its unimaginative splendor--as the truest form of art. However, this photo has shaken my faith. I now see that there is definitely room for artistic interpretation.
I've always said that, if it were possible, I'd like my portrait painted by John Singer Sargent or Van Dyck (or possibly Laszlo) as they did glamour and would have been very flattering! I try to keep an open mind on art but occasionally I do feel that I'm being taken for a ride. A few years ago,I went to an exhibition and was completely blown away by some "nocturnes" by Whistler (easily found onGoogle); I couldn't stop talking about them for ages. True art.