Louis Daguerre — Questions and answers

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What kind of art did Louis Daguerre create before inventing the daguerreotype?

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  1. Sculpting large statues
  2. Writing plays and stories
  3. Designing theatrical sets and dioramas ✓
  4. Playing musical instruments

Answer: Designing theatrical sets and dioramas

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What big problem did Daguerre face after Niépce died?

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  1. He didn't know how to paint anymore.
  2. The process was too slow, taking hours for one picture. ✓
  3. He ran out of cameras to use.
  4. He had no one to write letters to.

Answer: The process was too slow, taking hours for one picture.

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How did the French government make the daguerreotype a gift to the world?

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  1. They sold it to only a few rich people.
  2. They bought the rights and gave pensions to Daguerre and Niépce's heir. ✓
  3. They hid the secret so no one could use it.
  4. They made everyone pay a lot of money to learn it.

Answer: They bought the rights and gave pensions to Daguerre and Niépce's heir.

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What happened in cities like London, New York, and Berlin after the daguerreotype was announced?

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  1. People stopped taking pictures completely.
  2. Daguerreotype studios opened for people to get pictures taken. ✓
  3. New kinds of paint were invented.
  4. People lost interest in art and pictures.

Answer: Daguerreotype studios opened for people to get pictures taken.

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