Daguerreotype

Any image that has a greater view than the human eye or an aspect ratio of 2:1 is considered a panorama. Panoramic photography was born when the pioneer photographers started using daguerreotype plates put together to form wide-angled scenes. One of the first panoramic photographs was by Martin Behramanx in 1851 showing San Francisco from Rincon Hill. It is thought that the original panorama had 11 plates, but the originals no longer exist. Even thou it was developed 150 years ago people still…

While French police began making daguerreotypes for identifying known criminal in 1841, the first crime scene cameras were used as early as 1865. The first crime scene cameras were large, tripod mounted 8”x10” glass plate negative cameras. French photographer, Alphonse Bertillon was the first to realize that photographs were futile for identification. Throughout the centuries crime scene photography has evolved tremendously. From daguerreotypes to color in…

depth and muted color, Kertész restructures the mundane into an obscure reality, while all place the human form against the symmetrical lines of its own creation. Daguerre’s desires to create a perfectly realistic image pushed him to invent the daguerreotype, allowing him to permanently save an image on a plate. Steichen, as a pictorialist, aimed to photograph the power and importance of New York’s industrial architecture, while also applying his artistic ability to manipulate the gel coloring.…

Art is inspired by the world around it. The techniques, tools, and technology all effect how art is made at a certain point in time. Prehistoric men used cave walls to print their paintings, the subject matter usually being nature or the supernatural. Millions of years later, our artists are still being influenced by the world around them and the tools available. During the Industrial Revolution paint began being sold in tubes, and the realm of those who enjoyed and purchased art was expanded.…

History of Photography Although many may know what photography is, they do not know how far it has come from the beginning of its time. Photography, in itself, is one of the fastest growing hobbies in today’s world. Many believed it was “the killer of fine art” (Tolmachev) as it began to develop. The changes of photography and the people who have contributed to its advancement, have played a vital part in bringing it from its humble beginnings to its present day technological astonishment.…

Photography comes from the Greek words meaning draw or write with light. It is the process of making pictures by means of the action of light. Light can be reflected from a subject and form a picture on a light-sensitive material. After photography was invented, it became more advanced over a long period of time. Images were taken from the human body, ocean, and even space. Since photography is continuously being upgraded there are different categories for picture taking. There are four types of…

Thesis for Research Paper Throughout life, there are certain technological advancements everybody experiences which affect their lives in either positive or negative ways. To be more specific, the field of photography is a field which has had some major technological advancements with imaging, resulting in the discovery of radiographs, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The chain reaction of advancements from photography to medicine has helped the world in increasing life…

While gelatin silver prints took Europe by storm in the late 1800's, becoming a favorite pastime for many, today they are not just a sentimental mementos of an era gone by. They provide a well of information about the author as well as the historical context that influenced his work. Their theme, technique, and style speak volumes, allowing a glimpse into the lives of the people in front of the camera as well as behind it. One of such intriguing images is the photograph titled St. George and…

In Gabriel García Márquez’s novel One Hundred Years of Solitude, José Arcadio Buendía, patriarch of the well-respected Buendía clan and founder of Macondo, exhibits with the progression of the novel an unwavering, imaginative, and somewhat stubborn pursuit of his passions that is seemingly tied to the very essence of his name. The first appearance of José Arcadio Buendía’s relentless pursuance coincides with the arrival of a band of gypsies in Macondo. One such gypsy, Melquíades, introduces…

Cityscapes Over Time Cityscape photography has not been a stagnant process, but a dynamic art that has grown and morphed over time. There have been changes in both the technical details of taking such photos, and in the intents of the products. After the invention of photography in 1839, drastic changes in the approaches and techniques of cityscape photographers occurred multiple times and for a plethora of reasons. Not only did the process of taking photos become easier, but the whole purpose…