Exploring the Fascination and Danger of Early Photography
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Summary
The article discusses the fascination, obsession, and danger surrounding the birth of photography in the 19th century, highlighting the efforts of artists and innovators in developing this revolutionary technology.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledFrom nearly the first moment it became possible to capture an image from life and freeze it for posterity, people have gone to extraordinary lengths to produce arresting, inspiring and, yes, self-aggrandizing photographs.
In \
Flashes of Brilliance: The Genius of Early Photography and How It Transformed Art, Science, and History,\
Anika Burgess takes us back to the 19th century to showcase the artists and innovators who developed this revolutionary technology and the profound cultural changes that followed.
It’s an elegantly written history that speaks to an imm
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