What was Daguerre's contribution to the arts before photography?
Poetry
Novel writing
Opera singing
Scenic design
Answer
Scenic design was Daguerre's primary contribution to the arts prior to photography. He was a skilled painter and set designer, renowned for his elaborate and realistic stage sets that created immersive experiences for audiences. His expertise in creating optical illusions and manipulating light informed his later work in photography, where he sought to capture the world's beauty and realism through the lens of a camera.
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