Points of view : capturing the 19th century in photographs / John Falconer and Louise Hide

Falconer, John

Published by London : British Library, 2009

About this Item

Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 176 pages; On the occasion of the exhibition at the British Library, October 30, 2009-March 7, 2010 -- from t.p. verso. 176 p. : ill., ports. ; 27 cm. Organised by subject matter in a broadly chronological arrangement, it asks: who was taking the photograph and why? Section by section, items are presented within their cultural, contexts, exploring some of the major themes of the 19th century, from imperial expansion to industrialisation and the emergence of new scientific and social disciplines in an era of rapid social change. Subjects: Photography -- History -- 19th century -- Exhibitions. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 219179

Bibliographic Details

Title: Points of view : capturing the 19th century ...

Publisher: London : British Library

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Soft cover

Edition: First Edition.