When the camera arrived in the 1800s, it didn’t just introduce a new gadget — it triggered a full-blown identity crisis for painters. In this episode of Art Happens: The Divine Mess of Art History, host James William Moore digs into the moment photography “kicks the door in,” forcing painting to choose: compete on realism… or reinvent itself.We’ll travel from the ghostly early daguerreotype to Realism’s unfiltered truth-telling, then into Impressionism’s radical pivot toward light, atmosphere, and the feeling of seeing. The twist? Photography didn’t kill painting — it freed it, cracking open the path to experimentation, abstraction, and the modern art world as we know it.Final Stroke: When painting met photography, it didn’t die—it evolved.Presented by J-Squared Atelier. And if you want more creative origin stories, check out Lattes & Art. J-Squared Atelier, LLCfor the love of artDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Send us a text Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Follow & Subscribe to Art HappensStay inspired with new episodes every week! Don’t miss out on deep conversations with artists, curators, and creators exploring the vibrant world of contemporary art. Connect with Us:J-Squared Aterlier (J2Atelier)🌐 Website: J2 Atelier📸 Instagram: @J2AtelierJames William Moore🌐 Website: James William Moore📸 Instagram: @the_jwmartistLeave a Review:Love what you hear? Help us grow by leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your feedback keeps us inspired. 🎙️☕

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related