Visual arts, like music and literature, have been one of the most dominant forms of expression. From cave paintings to the Renaissance, humans have found new, meaningful ways to communicate their sentiments. Like other branches of art, visual storytelling has also evolved with new inventions. An example of this is photography, one of the youngest art forms and perhaps the most democratic. Coined by Sir John Herschel, photography means light drawing (‘photo’ stands for ‘light’ and ‘graph’ means ‘to draw’). Naturally, some of the famous principles of the medium, even today, borrow their essence from their older sibling, painting. Today, The Phoblographer is here to talk about the artworks of renowned painters who can propel you to improve your photography
