With the camera, isn't painting as important as it was in ancient times?

1. In terms of recording function, it is true that the camera gradually replaced painting. In the era without cameras, painting assumed the responsibility of recording, such as portrait description, landscape description, astronomical records, etc. At that time, Emperor Han and Yuan judged the appearance of women by virtue of portrait drawing, so that Zhaojun offended the painter and was vilified. Those who did research would also record new discoveries with paintings, such as travel notes/medical herbs/astronomical maps, etc.

2. As a special skill and expression, painting plays a more and more important role in collection and evaluation. There are fewer and fewer artists who can draw good paintings, so a good work can be of high value. Of course, the camera also has the function of bearing works of art and has artistic value.