Photography 150 Years: 1839-1989
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A richly informative survey of photographic history, Photography 150 Years: 1839-1989 chronicles the remarkable evolution of the medium from its earliest daguerreotype origins through to the dynamic, technology-driven landscape of the late twentieth century. Authored with scholarly precision, the work presents a comprehensive timeline of artistic movements, technical innovations, and cultural shifts that shaped photography as both a craft and an art form over a century and a half. It illustrates how the camera became an indispensable tool for documenting human experience, examining the contributions of pioneering photographers alongside the social and aesthetic contexts that defined each era. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, making it an essential reference for students, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking a thorough grounding in the history of the photographic image.
Author: Helen Ennis
Format: Paperback
Published: 1989, Australian National Gallery, Canberra / ABM Group, Sydney
Genre: Photography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly informative survey of photographic history, Photography 150 Years: 1839-1989 chronicles the remarkable evolution of the medium from its earliest daguerreotype origins through to the dynamic, technology-driven landscape of the late twentieth century. Authored with scholarly precision, the work presents a comprehensive timeline of artistic movements, technical innovations, and cultural shifts that shaped photography as both a craft and an art form over a century and a half. It illustrates how the camera became an indispensable tool for documenting human experience, examining the contributions of pioneering photographers alongside the social and aesthetic contexts that defined each era. The tone is authoritative yet accessible, making it an essential reference for students, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking a thorough grounding in the history of the photographic image.