Evolution of Photography in the 19th and 20th Century
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Evolution of Photography in the 19th and 20th Century

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Photography, in its early stages during the late 19th century, was viewed as a purely technical process of recording visible images by light action on light-sensitive materials. Its name comes from the Greek 'photos' meaning light and 'graphos' meaning ______-states this process literally.

writing

In comparison to the highly-regarded arts of painting and sculpture, photography was not immediately considered ______.

art

The photographer as an artist focuses a camera at a subject and clicks the shutter is photography as ______.

process

Discerning a significant moment or a unique expression, framing it in the camera viewfinder with an eye for composition, and then clicking the shutter is photography as ______.

<p>art</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a pictorial shoot, the photographer may position lighting, modify the lens setting, or use filters to create an effect he or she has ______ beforehand.

<p>conceptualized</p> Signup and view all the answers

The tools and techniques used by photographers may not be those of the traditional artist, but the ______ principles are the same.

<p>aesthetic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to photography with their definitions:

<p>Photos = Greek word meaning light Graphos = Greek word meaning writing Aesthetics = Principles of beauty and artistic taste Composition = Arrangement of visual elements in a photograph</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their role in photography:

<p>Clicking the shutter = Capturing a moment or expression Positioning lighting = Creating desired light effects Modifying lens setting = Adjusting focus and depth of field Using filters = Enhancing or altering the image</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements with their related concept in photography:

<p>Artistry of 20th century photographers = Elevating photography to an aesthetic form Traditional artist tools and techniques = Different from those used by photographers Pictorial shoot modifications = Creating pre-conceptualized effects Discernment and eye for composition = Factors elevating a photographer to an artist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with their role in photography:

<p>Focusing a camera at a subject = Photography as process Creating an effect conceptualized beforehand = Using lighting, lens setting, or filters Tools and techniques in photography = Different from traditional artist tools Elevating a photographer to an artist = Discernment and eye for composition</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Early Photography

  • Origin of the word "photography" is derived from Greek: 'photos' meaning light and 'graphos' meaning to write, indicating the process involves writing with light.
  • In the late 19th century, photography was seen strictly as a technical method for capturing images on light-sensitive materials.

Photography's Artistic Value

  • Initially, photography lacked the same artistic recognition as painting and sculpture, considered more of a mechanical process than an art form.

The Role of the Photographer

  • The act of capturing a photo involves focusing a camera on a subject and pressing the shutter button, which represents the first layer of photography as an art.
  • Identifying a significant moment or a unique expression and framing it thoughtfully in the viewfinder demonstrates photography as an expressive art form.

Techniques in Pictorial Photography

  • During a pictorial shoot, photographers can control lighting, adjust lens settings, or use filters to achieve desired effects, a practice planned in advance.
  • While photographers use different tools and techniques than traditional artists, the underlying artistic principles remain consistent across both forms.

Comprehension Tasks

  • Understanding of key actions, statements, and descriptions within photography can enhance image capturing techniques and appreciation of the medium's artistic potential.

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Explore the evolution of photography from a purely technical process to a recognized art form in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Understand how photography was initially perceived in comparison to traditional arts like painting and sculpture.

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