Art is often characterized by the specific objectives set by the artist. An automatic computer algorithm to handle the exposure will only typically have one (or

Art is often characterized by the specific objectives set by the artist. An automatic computer algorithm to handle the exposure will only typically have one (or a few) preprogrammed set(s) of objectives, thus it adds a constraint to the artist. Great art can be made either way though. For a beginner I agree learning the intricacies of exposure may not be one of the most pressing concerns, or particularly relevant in many cases, but if someone wants to get more into the hobby for whatever reason (artistic or otherwise) it isn't a bad idea to start experimenting with exposure settings even if the results aren't initially good.