Write short note on :Photographs.

1.	Write short note on :Photographs.
Answer» (1) Before the invention of photography, paintings were an important source of history. But the authenticity of such paintings is doubtful. (2) Photographs are considered more reliable, as the lens capture the persons. events and objects exactly as they appear. (3) The photograph of a person gives information about the physical features, dressing style, etc. (4) Photographs enable us to recreate visual image of an event. The photograph of an object or structure helps in understanding its nature. Hence, photographs are important visual source of modem Indian history.

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(1) Before the invention of photography, paintings were an important source of history. But the authenticity of such paintings is doubtful.

(2) Photographs are considered more reliable, as the lens capture the persons. events and objects exactly as they appear.

(3) The photograph of a person gives information about the physical features, dressing style, etc.

(4) Photographs enable us to recreate visual image of an event. The photograph of an object or structure helps in understanding its nature. Hence, photographs are important visual source of modem Indian history.

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