Abstract art
Art with a degree of independence from visual references in the world
Can photography be considered abstract art?
Abstract art is a form of modern art that does not reflect images of our every day world. Abstract art relies on exaggerated colors and shapes. Photography is an art that uses cameras to take pictures of events unfolding in the real world.
What kind of events/scenarios is depicted in abstract art? What kind of imagery does photography capture? Is #1 very similar to #2?