ISBN: 9780282895211 - Photography as a Scientific Implement: A Collective Work (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book taps into a rich historical vein by capturing the evolution of photography from its pre-beginnings to the discoveries of the 19th century. Key figures in this history like Battista Della Porta, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Wedgwood, William Fox Talbot, and Joseph Nicephore Niepce take center stage as we trace the emergence of the camera, the camera obscura, and the daguerreotype. The book doesn't just recount events but delves into the underlying photochemical principles and scientific experiments that paved the way for the evolution of photography, enhancing our understanding of how photography transformed from an alchemical pursuit to a mainstay of modern life. It is a fascinating exploration of the pivotal role scientists have played in this invention's development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…