Is photography art? A magazine has put together the best photos of 2021. What is it that makes these pictures so special?
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Stunning images that changed the world
Is photography art? A magazine has put together the best photos of 2021. What is it that makes these pictures so special?
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A magazine called The AtlanticThe magazine was first published in 1857. Its main articles were about abolishing - or ending - slavery in the US. has made a list of the most important photos of the year.
The pictures show what happened in 2021.
The magazine chose pictures that show what was going on in the news.
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One photo shows Rebeca Andrade. She is a gymnast from BrazilThe largest country in South America, home to 217 million people. . In the photo, she is taking part in the Olympics.
One shows a boy being chased by locustsLocusts are a type of grasshopper. They are found worldwide. They sometimes gather and fly together in huge groups called swarms. A locust swarm can cause great damage to trees and crops. on his way home from school.
There is also a picture about climate change. It shows a woman crying about a wildfire in her village.
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Is photography art?
No! Anybody can take a picture. Painting or making a sculptureAccording to Ai-Da's creator, the self-portrait represents how Ancient Egyptians and modern humans have the same desire: to live forever. is much harder. That is real art!
Yes! Taking these photos was hard, too! And they are beautiful. Photos are a kind of art.
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The Atlantic - The magazine was first published in 1857. Its main articles were about abolishing - or ending - slavery in the US.
Brazil - The largest country in South America, home to 217 million people.
Locusts - Locusts are a type of grasshopper. They are found worldwide. They sometimes gather and fly together in huge groups called swarms. A locust swarm can cause great damage to trees and crops.
Sculpture - According to Ai-Da's creator, the self-portrait represents how Ancient Egyptians and modern humans have the same desire: to live forever.
Stunning images that changed the world
Rebeca Andrade of Team Brazil in action during the Women's Floor Final on day ten of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games © Getty Glossary
The Atlantic - The magazine was first published in 1857. Its main articles were about abolishing – or ending – slavery in the US.
Brazil - The largest country in South America, home to 217 million people.
Locusts - Locusts are a type of grasshopper. They are found worldwide. They sometimes gather and fly together in huge groups called swarms. A locust swarm can cause great damage to trees and crops.
Sculpture - According to Ai-Da’s creator, the self-portrait represents how Ancient Egyptians and modern humans have the same desire: to live forever.