150 Years of Photography: How It Revolutionized Art and Creativity
The Evolution of Photography and Its Impact on Modern Artistic Expression
No other art form has gone through so much change than photography. In just 150 years, the medium has moved from a primitive analog medium that took time and skill to a digital powerhouse of imagery.
Merriam-Webster defines photography as the art of producing images on photosensitive surfaces. Within that definition are parameters that can take you through the history and future of photography. There are three keywords: art, producing, and photosensitive surfaces. Each concept has been in flux since photography was invented nearly 150 years ago.
In the 150 years that still photography has existed, the definition of art has changed. When photography was first developed in the mid-1800s, painting was the primary visual art form.
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