The initial invention of photography stemmed primarily from a singular, demonstrable social need, such as the demand for more accurate portraiture than was achievable through tradi... The initial invention of photography stemmed primarily from a singular, demonstrable social need, such as the demand for more accurate portraiture than was achievable through traditional painting methods.
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The question presents a statement about the primary social need driving the invention of photography and asks whether it is true or false. It focuses on whether a demand for more accurate portraiture was the main impetus behind photography's invention.
Answer
The invention of photography was driven by the need for accessible and accurate portraiture and broader access to art.
The invention of photography in the 19th century was driven by a social need for more accessible and accurate portraiture, particularly among the middle classes, as well as a general interest in more widespread access to art.
Answer for screen readers
The invention of photography in the 19th century was driven by a social need for more accessible and accurate portraiture, particularly among the middle classes, as well as a general interest in more widespread access to art.
More Information
The daguerreotype, an early photographic process, gained popularity for providing relatively inexpensive and accurate representations, meeting the portraiture demands of the middle class during the Industrial Revolution.
Sources
- The 19th Century: The Invention of Photography - nga.gov
- How Photography Pioneered a New Understanding of Art - thecollector.com
- History of photography - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
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