Social Impact and Iconic Images (1910s–1930s) The early decades of the 20th century marked a time of profound upheaval and transformation. From the devastating trenches of World War I to the widespread economic despair of the Great Depression, societies across the globe faced challenges that demanded urgent attention. Amid this…
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The Birth of Color: Autochrome and Early Color Processes (1900s–1930s)
The Dream of Color Photography For much of the 19th and early 20th centuries, photography existed in shades of black, white, and gray. Despite its remarkable ability to capture the world with unprecedented accuracy, the medium always seemed incomplete—unable to reflect the vibrant hues of real life. The dream of…
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Pictorialism and Art Photography
The Aesthetic Movement (1890s–1910s) Introduction In the late 19th century, photography found itself at a crossroads. Long regarded as a tool for documentation and portraiture, it began to enter a new phase, one where photographers sought to align their craft more closely with the expressive nature of traditional art forms….
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The Birth of Roll Film: Dry Plates to the Kodak Revolution (1870s–1890s)
Breaking Barriers in Photography In the 1870s, photography was an intricate and demanding pursuit, accessible only to those with both resources and specialized training. A photographer in this period would work with substantial, fragile glass plates, carefully balanced atop weighty cameras mounted on large tripods. Each image required meticulous preparation…
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The Wet Plate Era: Collodion Process and Ambrotypes (1850s–1880s)
Introduction The mid-19th century marked a turning point in the history of photography, ushering in an era of innovation and accessibility that would forever change the way we capture and perceive the world. This period, spanning roughly from the 1850s to the 1880s, witnessed the rise of the wet plate…