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What is the origin of the word 'photography'?
What is the origin of the word 'photography'?
- From Italian words for 'image' and 'science'
- From French words for 'picture' and 'light'
- From Greek words for 'light' and 'lines' or 'drawing' (correct)
- From Latin words for 'image' and 'drawing'
What is the primary function of photography?
What is the primary function of photography?
- To create a realistic image within a fraction of a second
- To create durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation (correct)
- To paint images using cave painting techniques
- To convey information through written words
What is the significance of photography in modern times?
What is the significance of photography in modern times?
- It is a medium for cave painting
- It is a powerful means of communication and visual expression (correct)
- It is an outdated mode of image creation
- It is a means of verbal communication
Who coined the term 'photography'?
Who coined the term 'photography'?
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What were early photographs called?
What were early photographs called?
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What is photography recognized as today?
What is photography recognized as today?
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