Various inventions in the field of photography saw the raise of more advanced concepts of art in various scions. This can be attributed to the fact that, though art principally dwells on individual’s imagination and creativity, photography revolutionized the whole conventional art set up. Therefore, by early 19th century, various factor had cropped up and in the consequent years saw the raise of use of advanced colors, texture as well as light in painting,however,the advent of photography which required less materials and consumed less time and manpower negatively derailed the world of ordinary art. Think of Toulouse-Lautrec who throughout his calling, which spanned less than 20 years, produced 737 canvases, 272 watercolors, 362 prints and posters, 5,080 drawings, some stoneware and discolored glass work, and an indefinite number of misplaced or stolen works. His obligation to the impressionists, in particular the more metaphorical painters Manet and Degas, is evident. (Charles,2000)

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