When Photography "Killed" Art.

Why were the two individuals in the 1838 "Boulevard du Temple" photograph visible, while many other people on the street were not?

• They were the only people present on the street at the time.

• The camera's long exposure time meant only stationary objects or people appeared.

• They were intentionally highlighted by the photographer.

• The photograph was edited to remove other people.

What technological advancements helped reduce the long exposure times of early cameras, making portrait photography more practical?

• The invention of digital sensors and flash photography.

• Improvements in lens technology and photographic plate chemistry.

• The development of smaller, handheld cameras.

• The use of artificial lighting in studios.

What was the initial reaction of many traditional portrait painters to the invention of photography?

• They embraced it as a new tool for their art.

• They saw it as a threat that would make their profession obsolete.

• They believed it would increase demand for painted portraits.

• They were indifferent, as photography was considered a separate art form.

How did the invention of photography influence the development of new art movements like Impressionism?

• It forced painters to focus on capturing precise details, competing with photography's accuracy.

• It freed painters to explore elements like movement, emotion, light, and color, rather than just accuracy.

• It led to a complete abandonment of painting as an art form.

• It encouraged painters to create more realistic and lifelike portraits.

Which of the following modern technologies is presented as a direct or indirect descendant of the early camera's innovation?

• The printing press.

• The internet.

• Self-driving cars.

• The telephone.