Story of photography

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PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is one of society's most influential communication mediums. From hard-hitting photojournalism to works of art on gallery walls, photography continues to challenge and enhance our perception of the world. Story of Photograptjy shows how it became possible: from the early experiments with light, to sophisticated camefa equipment and the stunning work of famous photographers. Illustrated throughout, the reader is taken on a fascinating tour through photographic history - whether you are a student or dedicated enthusiast, diis book will further your understanding of photography. ^
Written as an introductory text, the book is divided into two main halves. The first half deals with the main technical developments and describes the groundbreaking work of inventors that eventually led to the capture and permanent storage of an image. Developments in camera technologies Me also described - leading up to today's modem compacts and sophisticated electronic systems.... Tovább

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PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography is one of society's most influential communication mediums. From hard-hitting photojournalism to works of art on gallery walls, photography continues to challenge and enhance our perception of the world. Story of Photograptjy shows how it became possible: from the early experiments with light, to sophisticated camefa equipment and the stunning work of famous photographers. Illustrated throughout, the reader is taken on a fascinating tour through photographic history - whether you are a student or dedicated enthusiast, diis book will further your understanding of photography. ^
Written as an introductory text, the book is divided into two main halves. The first half deals with the main technical developments and describes the groundbreaking work of inventors that eventually led to the capture and permanent storage of an image. Developments in camera technologies Me also described - leading up to today's modem compacts and sophisticated electronic systems.
As the technical aspects of photography evolved, so too did it's application. Photographers realised they could express a point of view, use the medium as a language. For some this meant a romantic portrayal of a theme, whilst others documented the reality of situations, like war or poverty, or became obsessed with the visual appearance of subject shapes and forms. The second half of the book concentrates on what and why photographs were taken - showing how technique has become a means to an end, particularly in the hands of artists.
• expanded content, over 200 illustrations, many in colour
• a recommended textbook on photography courses
• includes summaries at the end of each chapter for quick revision
• practical suggestions for assignments
• includes more on photography as an art form
Contents
PART 1 - Technical evolution; Pre-history and discovery • Early photography (1839-1850) • The 'Wet' Plate era (1851-1870 • 'Dry' plates, roUfilms (1870-1900) • The search for colour • Improving camera design
PART 2 - Subjects, styles and approaches: The documentary approach • Piaorial photography
• Modernist movements • Changes in professional photography (1920-1980) • Concern for meaning • Photography in a post-modernist age.
Cover pictures: couitcsy of the Royal Photographic Socicty in Bath, except bottom right • courtesy of Calum Colvin.
MICHABL LANGFORD FIIP, FRI>S is Pliotography Coufsc Director at the Royal College ol Art, Liintlon. He acts as external assessor Ibr several schools of photognipliy, and is advisor to national examination boards for photography. He has also written hnndi'eds of articles tor British and American m;iga/ines and is the author of three other hest-selling textbooks for Focal Press: liasie Photogi-aphy, Advanced I'hotogi-iphy and Staning Photography. Vissza