Description
Photography represents the world, or explores the complexities of human psychology and emotions. It can capture a fleeting moment or evoke the slow passage of time. Over nearly 200 years of its existence, it has developed faster than any other visual art. This book presents a brief history of photography and highlights the most significant genres and styles in its development. It traces technological advancements, against which the camera obscura from early times transformed into the modern reflex camera. It also points out 50 key works, from pictorialism and photojournalism to abstraction and straight photography, that have indelibly influenced the paths photography has taken. This history is not exhaustive, but it highlights the significance photography has gained in understanding the world around us.
Information
Author: Smith Ian Haydn
Publication date: March 12, 2021
Manufacturer: GRADA Publishing, a. s.
Genres: Photography, Non-fiction literature, Books, Specialized and technical literature, Art and architecture
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 224
ISBN/EAN: 9788027112579