Centuries ago a Frenchman Joseph Nicephore Niecpe began to experiment by coating pewter with light sensitive substances to copy superimposed engravings in sunlight. In 1816 he made the first attempts at photography. which was the view from his workroom window. This was the first fixed image of nature. This was the birth of the first photomechanical reproduction process. So from the pinhole Camera, to Still to moving pictures all the way to your IPhone, we may be committing a crime in the eyes of many cultures who say taking a photograph robs the soul of the subject.
Astutely chronicled history of the study of light. The Lumière Brothers and the early French film industry were the ultimate outcome. Loved the Madonna reference.
Astutely chronicled history of the study of light. The Lumière Brothers and the early French film industry were the ultimate outcome. Loved the Madonna reference.
Brilliant article, Nazneen. Thank you!!