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| 100 | 1 | _aWerge, John, active 1854-1890 | |
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_aThe Evolution of Photography : _bWith a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, Etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-02-13 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Albert László, Tom Cosmas, P. G. Máté, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Evolution of Photography" by John Werge is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work traces the development of photography from its inception to its established practices by compiling discoveries, inventions, and personal experiences over a span of forty years. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the significant milestones in photography's evolution while making the topic accessible and engaging to its readers. The opening of the book introduces readers to the context in which photography emerged, highlighting the scientific and experimental foundations laid down by early alchemists and chemists. Werge emphasizes that no previous history of photography has engaged with the subject in a reminiscence format and indicates his intention to chronologically organize the discoveries and advancements in this field. He touches on key figures and processes, illustrating the slow journey to permanent image capture through light's interaction with chemical compounds, leading to the groundbreaking works of pioneers like Thomas Wedgwood and Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, before eventually moving towards the art's commercialization. Overall, it sets the stage for a detailed exploration of photography's rich and complex history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aPhotography -- History | ||
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