The History and Practice of the Art of Photography: Or the Production of Pictures Through the Agency of Light - Couverture souple

Snelling, Henry Hunt

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1104493632 ISBN 13 : 9781104493639

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2009

Synopsis

The History and Practice of the Art of Photography: Or The Production of Pictures Through the Agency of Light is a book written by Henry Hunt Snelling in 1849. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of photography, from its early beginnings to the state of the art in the mid-19th century. It covers the various techniques and processes used in photography, including daguerreotype, calotype, and collodion, as well as the equipment and materials required for each process.The book also includes practical advice for photographers, such as how to set up a darkroom, how to prepare chemicals, and how to properly expose and develop photographic plates. It discusses the role of light in photography and the importance of understanding the principles of optics and chemistry.In addition to technical information, the book also explores the artistic side of photography, discussing the importance of composition, lighting, and subject matter. It includes examples of photographs from some of the leading photographers of the time, including Daguerre, Talbot, and Niepce.Overall, The History and Practice of the Art of Photography is an important historical document that provides a fascinating insight into the early years of photography and the challenges faced by photographers in the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of photography or the art of photography in general.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The object of this little work is to fill a void much complained of by Daguerreotypists--particularly young beginners. The author has waited a long time in hopes that some more able pen would be devoted to the subject, but the wants of the numerous, and constantly increasing, class, just mentioned, induces him to wait no longer. All the English works on the subject--particularly on the practical application, of Photogenic drawing--are deficient in many minute details, which are essential to a complete understanding of the art. Many of their methods of operating are entirely different from, and much inferior to, those practised in the United States: their apparatus, also, cannot compare with ours for completeness, utility or simplicity. I shall, therefore, confine myself principally--so far as Photogenic drawing upon metalic plates is concerned--to the methods practised by the most celebrated and experienced operators, drawing upon French and English authority only in cases where I find it essential to the purpose for which I design my work, namely: furnishing a complete system of Photography; such an one as will enable any gentleman, or lady, who may wish to practise the art, for profit or amusement, to do so without the trouble and expense of seeking instruction from professors, which in many cases within my own knowledge has prevented persons from embracing the profession.

Présentation de l'éditeur

History and Practice of the Art of Photography is an early history and guide to the early days of photography by Henry H. Snelling. As in all cases of great and valuable inventions in science and art the English lay claim to the honor of having first discovered that of Photogenic drawing. But we shall see in the progress of this history, that like many other assumptions of their authors, priority in this is no more due them, then the invention of steamboats, or the cotton gin.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1104493632
• ISBN 13: 9781104493639
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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