Answer: Alfred Stieglitz believed that photography to be art it should be fine arts and potentially it is equal to painting and the traditional graphic arts. After this he also became a leader of a movement in The United States that is related to fine arts. He also announced about a new organization in 1902, that is known as Photo secession.
Beauty, skill, meaning, uniqueness, and fulfilled intent (was the artist's intention realized?) are five criteria that people often use to identify and judge art.
The image above gives off a darker more sinister vibe due to the artists choice to not use color. The shapes used in the background have an irregular pattern and color scheme which could suggest disorganization in the artists life.