Trachtenberg, Alan

Classic Essays on Photography

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ISBN 13:: 9780918172082
author:: Trachtenberg, Alan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Leetes Island Books,U.S.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1980
Pages:: 314
Dimensions:: 15.24 x 2.29 x 22.86 centimetres
Genre:: Photographic equipment & techniques
Condition:: New
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This anthology brings together 30 essays that represent the history of photography. Written by influential figures such as Niepce, Daguerre, and Fox Talbot, these writings cover the technical origins of the medium, its aesthetic perspectives, and the evolution of critical analysis.

From the technical to the artistic, this collection offers a comprehensive understanding of the photographic image's place in American cultural history. A diverse range of voices contributes to this volume, providing insight into the development of photography as an art form.

Published in 1980, this single-volume anthology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and critical analysis of photography.

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