Excerpt from Photogenic Manipulation, Vol. 1: Containing the Theory and Plain Instructions in the Art of Photography, or the Production of Pictures Through the Agency of Light; Including Calotype, Fluorotype, Ferrotype, Chromotype, Chrysotype, Cyanotype, Catalissisotype and Anthotype
2. To the Alchemists, with all their charlatanry, we are indebted for the germs of a great many important chemical discoveries. The early history of Photography, is an illustration of this remark; for it seems that in their fruitless researches after the Elixir vitae, &c., they Obtained a compound, which we know as the chloride of silver, but which they called, from its appearance, horn silver, and so far back as the year 1556, they.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Embark on a captivating journey into the fascinating world of early photography with this comprehensive guide. Delve into the historical roots of this art form, tracing its evolution from the alchemists' early observations of light-sensitive substances to the groundbreaking experiments of pioneers like Ritter, Wedgewood, and Herschel. This book unveils the scientific principles underpinning photography, exploring the interplay of actinism, light, and heat in capturing images. Discover the intricate details of preparing photographic paper, including various methods involving silver nitrate, chloride, and bromide solutions. Learn the art of "making the photograph" using pressure frames and negative/positive processes, and explore the intricacies of fixing and multiplying photographic designs. Go beyond the basics and delve into the realm of camera pictures, gaining insights into the workings of the camera obscura and its lenses. Understand concepts like spherical aberration, chromatic aberration, and the adjustment to the chemical focus. Explore different photographic processes, including the calotype, fluorotype, ferrotype, and chromotype, each with its unique characteristics and applications. Through clear explanations and practical instructions, this book equips you with the knowledge and techniques to embark on your own photographic endeavors. Unlock the secrets of capturing light and shadow, and discover the enduring power of photography as a medium for artistic expression and scientific exploration. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282785833_0
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