Based on the information provided, was the development of photography primarily driven by the artistic movement emphasizing realism and the objective depiction of the world, with m... Based on the information provided, was the development of photography primarily driven by the artistic movement emphasizing realism and the objective depiction of the world, with minimal influence from commercial and industrial needs?
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The question asks you to evaluate whether the development of photography was mainly driven by the artistic movement emphasizing realism and objective depiction, rather than commercial and industrial needs. You need to determine if the statement is true or false based on your knowledge of the history of photography.
Answer
False. Photography's development was driven by both artistic realism and commercial/industrial needs.
Based on the information provided, the development of photography was influenced by both the artistic movement emphasizing realism and objective depiction, and commercial/industrial needs. Therefore, the statement is false as it suggests minimal influence from commercial and industrial needs.
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Based on the information provided, the development of photography was influenced by both the artistic movement emphasizing realism and objective depiction, and commercial/industrial needs. Therefore, the statement is false as it suggests minimal influence from commercial and industrial needs.
More Information
Photography served multiple purposes from artistic expression through realism to commercial application.
Tips
It is easy to assume that art is divorced from commercial interests, but that is not always the case.
Sources
- How Photography Pioneered a New Understanding of Art - thecollector.com
- Early Photography & Realism – History of Modern Art - Pressbooks - pressbooks.pub
- The 19th Century: The Invention of Photography - nga.gov
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