Question

If you were a painter in the 19th century, how would you feel about photography being

considered a form of art, held to the same standards as your painting?

Answer 1

If I were a painter in the 19th century, I find it highly likely that I would have a biased opinion on photography. From an inexperienced perspective, it can be easy to assume no thought goes into snapping a picture. I’d consider it inferior to my hand-craft without educating myself about photography and editing.