New realities : photography in the 19th century /
The invention of photography in 1839 led to a revolution in visual culture: photography both portrayed and created the modern world. For the first time, it was possible to depict and unlock every facet of that world. Photography secured a position in every field: in science, the arts, daily life and...
| Main Authors: | , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Amsterdam :
Rijksmuseum Publications Department,
[2017]
|
| Subjects: |
| Summary: | The invention of photography in 1839 led to a revolution in visual culture: photography both portrayed and created the modern world. For the first time, it was possible to depict and unlock every facet of that world. Photography secured a position in every field: in science, the arts, daily life and in the reporting of what was happening in the world. Presenting a selection of more than 300 photographs from the large and important collection of the Rijksmuseum, 'New Realities' provides an impressive overview of the international development of photography. Major highlights include the earliest travel photos, motion studies by Eadweard Muybridge, advertising photography, portraits, scenes from everyday life, the earliest photograph taken in Suriname and amazing shots that were made by microscope and telescope. Exhibition: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (16.06.-17.09.2017). |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Catalog of an exhibition held at Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, June 16-September 17, 2017. |
| Physical Description: | 330 pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789462083486 9462083487 |