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The short story of photography : a pocket guide to key genres, works, themes & techniques  Cover Image Book Book

The short story of photography : a pocket guide to key genres, works, themes & techniques / Ian Haydn Smith.

Smith, Ian Haydn, (author.).

Summary:

"The Short Story of Photography is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of photography. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key photographs from the first experiments in the early 19th century to digital photography. The design of the book allows the student or photography enthusiast to easily navigate their way around key genres, artists, themes, and techniques. Accessible and concise, the book explains how, why, and when certain photographs really have changed the world"--Front cover inner flap.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781786272010
  • ISBN: 1786272016
  • Physical Description: 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 22 cm
  • Publisher: London : Laurence King Publishing, 2018.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Genres -- The works -- Themes -- Techniques.
Subject: Photography > History.
Photography > Themes, motives.
Photography > Technique.
PHOTOGRAPHY > History.
Photography.
Photography > Technique.
Photography > Themes, motives.
Photography > History.
Photography > Themes, motives.
Photography > Technique.
Genre: Illustrated works.
History.
Illustrated works.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Hussey-Mayfield Mem. PL - Zionsville 770.9 SMITH (Text) 33946003375024 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Whiting PL - Whiting 770.9 SM59 (Text) 51735011894176 Adult department Available -

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    The Short Story of Photography is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of photography. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key photographs from the first experiments in the early 19th century to digital photography.

    The design of the book allows the student or photography enthusiast to easily navigate their way around key genres, artists, themes, and techniques. Accessible and concise, the book explains how, why, and when certain photographs really have changed the world.

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