In previous ages the word ‘art’ was used to cover all forms of human skill. The Greeks believed that these skills were given by the gods to man for the purpose of improving the condition of life. In a real sense, photography has fulfilled the Greek ideal of art; it should not only improve the photographer, but also improve the world.

On Being a Photographer : A Practical Guide by David Hurn, Bill Jay

ISBN: 1888803061 Page: 22 This book is available from Amazon

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