DK examines the most recognized photographs and authors, exploring key dates and technological advances.
This book traces the history of photography from its origins in the 1820s to 21st-century digital photography, presenting along the way images that demonstrate the power and versatility of the medium.
Photography, in addition to reviewing the impact of social and cultural influences and the effect of technological developments, analyzes iconic images, revealing the context and story behind them and identifying their key details.
It also contains an illustrated directory providing biographies of more than 250 of the world’s greatest photographers.
This large-format book is essential and ideal for all photography and art lovers in general. It can also be the perfect gift for any photography enthusiast.
Additionally, this book is illustrated with high-quality photographs and images that, without neglecting the text, accompany the reader throughout the entire book.
In this fabulous visual guide, you will also find commentary from the renowned photographer and author of the book, Tom Ang. “Compared to other art forms developed over centuries, photography is still in its infancy. Music evolved from campfire songs to symphonies and operas; painting developed from signs on cave walls, and minstrel songs gave way to the epic novel. Clearly, the best of photography is yet to come; in less than two centuries, it has gone from a pastime of the wealthy to the most accessible art form.”
Tom Ang
Discover the history of photography through time
Discover the history of photography told chronologically through the following chapters:
1825-1849 The Dawn of Photography
1850-1879 Gaining Momentum
1880-1914 Art or Science?
1915-1939 Forging an Identity
1940-1959 The Spirit of the Times
1960-1979 Diversity and Conflict
1980-1999 Challenge and Change
2000-Present The Digital Era
Dive into this large-format photography book and discover:
- The history of photography from its origins in the 1820s to the current digital era.
- Images and details about technological advances in photography.
- The most impactful photographs that defined each era.
- The biography and vision of 250 renowned photographers around the world.
Photography. The Definitive Visual History is part of our large-format history book collection. This section is designed to delight the whole family and adult audiences, featuring great reference books that make this collection one of the most varied and extensive in our catalog with topics such as art, photography, medicine, planets, and science.
