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This is a comprehensive guide to the most frequently used technical terms used in photography - from the earliest processes to the latest technologies. From its origins at the end of the 1830s, photography has continued to evolve both aesthetically and technologically. Fully revised and updated to take account of the dramatic rise of digital photography in the last decade, "Looking at Photographs" presents readers with a comprehensive guide to the technical terms used in photography, from the earliest processes to the latest technology. At once a rich and informative lexicon and history of the medium, this fully illustrated guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of photography.
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“Lavishly illustrated in color with images . . . that enhance both the instructional component and viewing experience. Highly recommended.”—Choice
"Lavishly illustrated in color with images . . . that enhance both the instructional component and viewing experience. Highly recommended."--Choice
"A great handbook for the serious museum and gallery visitor who has decided that a deeper understanding of creation . . . will give them a greater appreciation of the visual arts."--"The Art Book"
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Lavishly illustrated in color with images . . . that enhance both the instructional component and viewing experience. Highly recommended. Choice"
A great handbook for the serious museum and gallery visitor who has decided that a deeper understanding of creation . . . will give them a greater appreciation of the visual arts. "The Art Book"
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Lavishly illustrated in color with images . . . that enhance both the instructional component and viewing experience. Highly recommended. Choice
"A great handbook for the serious museum and gallery visitor who has decided that a deeper understanding of creation . . . will give them a greater appreciation of the visual arts. The Art Book
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"Lavishly illustrated in color with images . . . that enhance both the instructional component and viewing experience. Highly recommended."--Choice
"A great handbook for the serious museum and gallery visitor who has decided that a deeper understanding of creation . . . will give them a greater appreciation of the visual arts."--The Art Book
About the Author
Gordon Baldwin is an independent scholar and former associate curator in the Department of Photographs at the J. Paul Getty Museum. Martin Jurgens is a conservator of photographs in Hamburg, Germany.
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- PublisherGetty Publications
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 089236971X
- ISBN 13 9780892369713
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number2
- Number of pages104
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