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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... prints made with Frederick Scott Archer's collodion wet - plate ( or wet collodi- on ) process were displayed . The painstaking process , pub- lished in 1850 and 1851 , involved suspending light - sensitive silver salts in collodion ...
... prints and around 1910 to oil transfers ( both processes allowing painterly alteration of the print ) . Puyo alternated between impressionistic landscapes and more linear portraits , indebted to Art Nouveau's decoration . The flat ...
... Prints and Photographs Division ; Pg . 106 : National Geographic Image Collection ; Pg . 108 : © Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute , Williamstown , Mass .; Pg . 109 : Abbot - Charnay Collection / American Philosophical Society ...