Louis-Jacques-Mandé Daguerre was unable to include people in his photographs, because in his time

mineral salts were required in the process.
mercury vapor was required in the process.
exposure times were very long.
photographs were made on metal plates.


exposure times were very long.

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The philosophes called for all of the following reforms EXCEPT

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a. prima pratica. b. rhythmic imitation. c. point of imitation. d. emulation technique.

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a. Judy Chicago b. Betye Saar c. Faith Ringgold d. Cindy Sherman

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