I guess “motif” is sometimes used by cognoscenti to mean the subject of a painting or photograph, but I hadn’t come across “motive” in that sense before. (In my experience, in non-specialized English the subject of a painting or photograph is just known as the “subject,” but then I don’t get around much.)
Qiset about 3 years ago
I only sit for daguerreotypes.
FreyjaRN Premium Member about 3 years ago
I’m an exception. I do take lots of cat pics.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member about 3 years ago
Just a reminder that the first selfie dates to 1839, shortly after the invention of the camera.
Jefano Premium Member about 3 years ago
I guess “motif” is sometimes used by cognoscenti to mean the subject of a painting or photograph, but I hadn’t come across “motive” in that sense before. (In my experience, in non-specialized English the subject of a painting or photograph is just known as the “subject,” but then I don’t get around much.)