This lavish coffee-table book traces the history of photography from
the first black and white images to celebrated examples of 21st-century
digital photography.
Photography celebrates the most iconic photographs of the past 200 years
and includes more than 50 biographies of the most famous photographers,
explaining how they pushed the bounds of the medium.It also showcases
examples of the extraordinary cameras that photographers experimented
with, from the daguerreotype to the latest camera phones!
Charting the influence of social and cultural change, as well as the
impact of science and technology, this beautiful book follows the
history of photographs from the first grainy attempts at portrait and
landscape photography to gritty photojournalism, street photography, and
digital photography, with special features delving into the stories
behind photographic images that changed how people saw the world.
This fantastic photography book promises:
- A selection of the most important "lost" cultural artifacts from
ancient times to the present day
- Features images of the artworks where available, or specially
commissioned illustrations of them based on written accounts
- Includes details of the ongoing debate about whether looted art should
be returned to its country of origin
Packed with information and full of inspiration, Photography is the
perfect reference for budding photographers, seasoned professionals, and
anyone with an interest in the subject. Whether you're looking for a
riveting reference book to display on your coffee table or gift to a
friend, or you're a life-longer learner with a thirst for knowledge -
Photography is sure to delight!
