Nature

Is it acceptable to use nature as a source for art and commercial design?

For

It inspires creativity and connects people to nature.

Against

It often leads to exploitation and cultural appropriation.

Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.

For

  • No, nobody owns nature so it isn't copyrighted.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Nature is a good model for making things efficient and less wasteful.
    RedditOriginal language: English

Against

  • Some wikipedia photos are cc with attribution, some non commercial, so you need to check each specific photo and see.
    RedditOriginal language: English
  • Nature is not the best designer all of the times..
    RedditOriginal language: English
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