Birth of Photography
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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Birth of Photography explores the fascinating history of how photography emerged, transforming image-making and setting the stage for the modern era. It delves into the key figures, pivotal moments, and scientific breakthroughs that shaped our ability to capture the world. The book highlights that photography's invention was not a singular event, but a gradual, collaborative process involving numerous individuals across different disciplines such as science, art, and entrepreneurship. Readers will gain insights into early experiments, the invention of practical photographic processes like the daguerreotype and calotype, and the spread of photography as both a scientific tool and an art form during the 19th century.
The book begins by examining pre-photographic techniques and progresses to the inventions of the Daguerreotype and Calotype, detailing the technical challenges and personalities involved. It explores the refinement of photographic processes, the rise of photographic studios, and photography's application in science, portraiture, and art.
Ultimately, Birth of Photography provides a comprehensive account of photography's origins, contextualizing its development within the broader scientific, artistic, and social landscape.
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