The Book of PhotographySince its invention in 1839, photography has come to change not only the way we view the world, but the world itself. Every field--medicine, astronomy, journalism, art, geography, history--has been revolutionized by photography. Now, spanning more than 166 years of photographic history and the work of more than 250 photographers, this comprehensive and global volume explores every aspect of photography-the newest inventions, revolutionary past, ever-changing technical and aesthetic developments, and the personal stories and styles of photographers worldwide. Illustrated with photographs from around the world, The Book of Photography is a beautiful and easy-to-use reference. Timelines summarize major milestones, while sidebars tell the human and technological stories behind them. Organized by subject, the book includes chapters on: Still Life, Cityscape, Architecture, Portraiture, Exploration, Ethnography, Wildlife, Photojournalism and Documents of Social Concern, Fashion and Advertising, plus a biographical dictionary of the major photographers, institutions, and key historical figures. The authoritative book for those who want to increase their understanding and appreciation of photography, The Book of Photography is a wealth of knowledge to be treasured. |
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... portraits " from railroads to cham- pion chickens to Rhode Island . Portraits as defined by some editors are any pictures in which people dominate . Painter John Singer Sargent quipped that a portrait " is a likeness in which there is ...
... portraits together , and they can reflect changing social values and notions of identity over time . With these con- victions , this text explores portrait photography chronologically , concentrating on professionals in the field and ...
... portraits were sources of nationalistic pride . A permanent exhibition of Mathew Brady's collected portraits , wrote a congressional committee , would " exert the most salutary influence , kindling the patriotism as well as the artistic ...