What Constitutes Art?

I can't remember exactly when I first realized that basic, image manipulation is an important skill that should be included when teaching computing. Being able to crop, cut, and adjust images will probably be increasingly important in the working lives of many.

Using the right image in a correct manner really can convey the thoughts and emotions of a thousand words.



I liked the original photo which is the view of Vancouver's West End from the Granville Bridge. Although last week's picture is stunning, it seemed easy to modify with a bit of software to add saturation and compression. Now, I feel as though this looks like an artist's rendering. If something can be done by just about anyone, is it still art?