This lavish coffee-table book traces the history of photography from the first black and white
images to celebrated examples of 21st-century digital photography. Photography celebrates
the most iconic photographs of the past 200 years and includes more than 50 biographies of the
most famous photographers explaining how they pushed the bounds of the medium. It also
showcases examples of the extraordinary cameras that photographers experimented with from the
daguerreotype to the latest camera phones! Charting the influence of social and cultural
change as well as the impact of science and technology this beautiful book follows the
history of photographs from the first grainy attempts at portrait and landscape photography to
gritty photojournalism street photography and digital photography with special features
delving into the stories behind photographic images that changed how people saw the world.
This fantastic photography book promises: - A selection of the most important "lost" cultural
artefacts from ancient times to the present day - Features images of the artworks where
available or specially commissioned illustrations of them based on written accounts - Includes
details of the ongoing debate about whether looted art should be returned to its country of
origin Packed with information and full of inspiration Photography is the perfect reference
for budding photographers seasoned professionals and anyone with an interest in the subject.
Whether you're looking for a riveting reference book to display on your coffee table or gift to
a friend or you're a life-longer learner with a thirst for knowledge - Photography is sure to
delight!
