Photography

Presents the history of photography from the daguerreotypes of the mid-1800s to its acceptance as an art form and more. From the Publisher: Photography: An Illustrated History is a captivating account of how photography evolved from labor-intensive daguerreotypes in the mid-1800s to one of the most popular hobbies and respected art forms in the world today. Brimming with black-and-white and color photographs from throughout its multifaceted history, this volume not only documents technological developments, but also the phenomenal effect the craft has had upon journalism, industry, science, medicine, the military, and beyond. Featuring the accomplishments of pioneers such as Louis Daguerre, George Eastman, Julia Margaret Cameron, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, Margaret Bourke-White, and others, Photography: An Illustrated History presents an engaging history of photography through some of the most spectacular images ever captured on film.

Year

2002

Language

English

Series

Oxford illustrated histories

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Editions

1

Pages

156

ISBN

9781423774396

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