What did charles baudelaire really think of photography

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Problem

Answer the following question in complete essay form (three or more paragraphs).

Question I

When photography was first invented it was recognized as a new medium of communication. However, a debate soon developed about the status of photography: Was this new medium art or industry? Discuss the debate over art and industry as it played out over the course of the nineteenth century only. Who were the major "voices" (photographers, technicians, and critics in the debate during the nineteenth century) and how did they present and support their positions?

Question II

The Photograph has been described as a transparent truth or container of truth the first 50 years of its invention. What is meant by this statement "container of truth" and how has the veracity of photography been challenged (consider honest and dishonest depictions during this era). Give specific examples.

Questions III

In a three or more thoughtfully written paragraphs, answer the following questions about the Charles Baudelaire reading and provided examples/evidence to support your thoughts. It's fine to quote the essay but you must explain in your own words what the quote means and how it applies to your discussion:

What did Charles Baudelaire really think of photography? What did he think it was good for? Why or why not did he consider it an art form? What did he think it lacked? Provide evidence/examples from the essay to demonstrate understanding.

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