This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Evolution of Photography
With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, Etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years
Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Albert László, Tom Cosmas, P. G. Máté, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //www.archive.org)
Summary: "The Evolution of Photography" by John Werge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work traces the development of photography from its inception to its established practices by compiling discoveries, inventions, and personal experiences over a span of forty years. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the significant milestones in photography's evolution while making the topic accessible and engaging to its readers. The opening of the book introduces readers to the context in which photography emerged, highlighting the scientific and experimental foundations laid down by early alchemists and chemists. Werge emphasizes that no previous history of photography has engaged with the subject in a reminiscence format and indicates his intention to chronologically organize the discoveries and advancements in this field. He touches on key figures and processes, illustrating the slow journey to permanent image capture through light's interaction with chemical compounds, leading to the groundbreaking works of pioneers like Thomas Wedgwood and Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, before eventually moving towards the art's commercialization. Overall, it sets the stage for a detailed exploration of photography's rich and complex history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Werge, John, active 1854-1890
EBook No.: 38866
Published: Feb 13, 2012
Downloads: 190
Language: English
Subject: Photography -- History
LoCC: Technology: Photography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Evolution of Photography
With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, Etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years
Note: Reading ease score: 55.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Albert László, Tom Cosmas, P. G. Máté, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //www.archive.org)
Summary: "The Evolution of Photography" by John Werge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work traces the development of photography from its inception to its established practices by compiling discoveries, inventions, and personal experiences over a span of forty years. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the significant milestones in photography's evolution while making the topic accessible and engaging to its readers. The opening of the book introduces readers to the context in which photography emerged, highlighting the scientific and experimental foundations laid down by early alchemists and chemists. Werge emphasizes that no previous history of photography has engaged with the subject in a reminiscence format and indicates his intention to chronologically organize the discoveries and advancements in this field. He touches on key figures and processes, illustrating the slow journey to permanent image capture through light's interaction with chemical compounds, leading to the groundbreaking works of pioneers like Thomas Wedgwood and Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, before eventually moving towards the art's commercialization. Overall, it sets the stage for a detailed exploration of photography's rich and complex history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Werge, John, active 1854-1890
EBook No.: 38866
Published: Feb 13, 2012
Downloads: 190
Language: English
Subject: Photography -- History
LoCC: Technology: Photography
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.