The Primitives of Photography, 1850-1860 ARTE France.

The Primitives of Photography, 1850-1860

With an overview of its pioneers - called "the primitives of photography" by Felix Nadar - this program explores the brief golden era between the time that photography was invented and the time it became an industry. The transformation of the camera from mere recording device to new artist...

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Corporate Authors: ARTE France, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2013]
Series:Photo (New York, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Art > History.
Composition (Photography)
Mass media and culture.
Photography > History.
Photography > Technique.
Photography, Artistic.
Visual literacy.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Videorecording.
Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
Description
Summary:With an overview of its pioneers - called "the primitives of photography" by Felix Nadar - this program explores the brief golden era between the time that photography was invented and the time it became an industry. The transformation of the camera from mere recording device to new artistic medium is seen in works that feature deliberate composition as well as in staged photos and composite prints. The technical processes by which photographers enhanced their works is also explained, especially in the creation of Oscar Rejlander's precursor of Photoshop, "The Two Ways of Life." Among others, the video covers Henry Fox Talbot, Hippolyte Bayard, Édouard Baldus, Gustave Le Gray, and Henry Peach Robinson, focusing on "Open Door," "Self Portrait as a Drowned Man," "Cloister at St. Triomphe in Arles," and "Fading Away." A part of the series Photo.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on November 27, 2013.
Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Physical Description:1 streaming video file (26 min.) : sound, color.
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience:11 & up.
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Title from distributor's description.

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