Question

what role did photography play for the artist thomas eakins?

a. he despised photography as lazy

b. he used photographs to create collages

c. he used photography to document the growth of the city

d. he used photography instead of painting

e. he used photography to study anatomy and proportion.

Explanation:

Thomas Eakins was known for using photography as a tool to study human anatomy and proportion for his paintings. He was interested in the scientific - like accuracy in his art, and photography helped him capture details for better understanding of the human form.

Answer:

e. He used photography to study anatomy and proportion.