• The History of Photography: Past Through Present

     

    Essays3 Art

Evaluation:
Published: 29.04.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The History of Photography: Past Through Present', 1.
  • Essays 'The History of Photography: Past Through Present', 2.
  • Essays 'The History of Photography: Past Through Present', 3.
Extract

Pause for a moment and think about the word "camera." What is the first image that comes to mind? For most people, the image that is evoked is of a modern day disposable camera or an SLR camera. The origins of the "camera" go much farther back than what most people encounter on a day to day basis.
The first "Camera" resembles a small house to sit in rather than a portable light tight box. Known as a camera obscura, typically an artist would stand inside. A small hole in one of the walls would project the image outside onto the opposing wall. …

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