On Interestedness.

The article titled "On Interestedness" discusses the concept of appreciating art for its own sake, without being distracted by other considerations. The author argues that when encountering a work of art, the primary concern should be to make one's own experience as rich and meaningful as possible, rather than focusing on the artist's intentions or the reality of the objects portrayed. The article emphasizes the importance of disinterestedness, or having no interest beyond the pure aesthetic effect of the artwork. It also challenges the notion that photographs must be "authentic" and argues that what makes a photograph artistic is the expression of the photographer's creative imagination. The author encourages readers to engage fully with artworks and allow them to be what they are intended to be, without imposing preconceived notions or distractions. [Extracted from the article]