The Ways of Seeing

"The camera is an 'eye', free from boundaries of space and time." The invention of the camera has changed what we see and how we see it. One way the camera has changed what we see is regarding paintings. Because of cameras, almost anyone can see a famous painting, from anywhere in the world. However, we are seeing this painting in the context of our own world and our own life. The camera can also change the meaning of a painting, especially if we are seeing it in a film. The sound effects used or even the camera angle can drastically change the meaning, whether for better or for worse. Another important point made by this film, was how we interpret art. We relate it to our own experiences. However to me, this is what makes art the most intriguing. The creator may have had one purpose in mind, but we as viewers find our own meaning based on what we have experienced and the context in which we are seeing it.