Isbn: 9781333192907 - the evolution of photography: with a chronological record of discoveries, inventions, etc;, contributions to photographic literature, and personal ... extending over forty years (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of photography's beginnings. Starting with its origins in alchemy and leading up to its maturation as a commercial art, the author traces the chronological development of photography. From Scheele's first discovery of the darkening of silver chloride in the late 1770s, through Niepce's successful experiments with heliography in the 1820s, to Daguerre's accidental discovery of the latent image and its development with mercury in 1839, this book explores the scientific and artistic innovations that led to one of the most important inventions of the 19th century. The author includes not only the breakthroughs but the dead ends and disappointments that were part of photography's early history, painting a full picture of the field's fascinating evolution. By the end of the volume, readers will have a thorough understanding of the challenges and triumphs that produced the captivating art of photography. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…