The
statement
"Why
bother
to paint
when you
can
photograph
it?" is
a common
debate
in the
art
world.
While
photography
is a
scientific
reproduction
of the
model,
person,
thing,
or
scenery,
painting
is a
personal
and
creative
expression
of the
painter.
Photography
has many
advantages,
such as
its
ability
to
produce
excellent
results,
save
time,
and
create
long-lasting
images.
With
advanced
cameras,
lenses,
and
films,
even an
amateur
photographer
can take
lifelike
pictures
quickly
and
easily.
However,
photography
cannot
match
the
emotional
and
personal
touch of
a
painted
picture.
A
painter
sets the
tone in
color,
creates
moods,
and is a
student
of
emotions.
They
capture
expressions
and
movements
of the
human
face
that
photography
may
miss.
Through
every
stroke
of the
brush, a
painter
becomes
an
actual
creator.
They are
capable
of
immortalizing
emotions
and
expressions
in their
pictures.
For
instance,
in
Mysore,
India,
there is
a
painting
of a
woman
holding
an oil
lamp,
and the
flame
illuminates
her
face.
This
painting
has won
the
appreciation
of the
whole
world
despite
having
no riot
of
colors.
The
painting
portrays
a whole
world of
emotions,
and the
viewer
can
understand
it from
a
distance.
On the
other
hand,
photography
lacks
emotions
and
cannot
replace
a
painted
picture.
While
good
photography
can be
seen in
famous
cinema
pictures,
a
cameraman
has to
wait to
take
particular
scenes,
and
there
are
chances
of
mechanical
failures.
A
photographer
may also
distort
the
image by
taking a
picture
at the
wrong
angle or
time.
Moreover,
a
photograph
lacks
the
personality
of the
painter
and
subject,
which is
why we
speak of
'schools'
of
painting
and
never
schools
of
photography.
In
conclusion,
while
photography
has many
advantages,
painting
is a
creative
and
personal
expression
that
captures
the
emotions
and
personality
of the
painter
and
subject.
A
painted
picture
is an
immortalized
representation
of the
painter's
thoughts
and
feelings.
Photography,
on the
other
hand, is
a
scientific
reproduction
that
lacks
the
personal
touch of
a
painter.
Both art
forms
are
complementary
and
serve
different
purposes.
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