After the popularity and growth of photography and
the invention of the camera, it was no surprise that
dissemination and mass production of photo prints
followed. Due to the art of photography, public as
well as personal history, time and perception has
immortalized mankind. The concept of privacy altered
as the number of public figures increased and the
action of man began being recorded. Photographs
became proof of any event, experience or state of
being.
The art of photography
During the early stages of photography, many
hardships had to be faced before it could be
certified as an art form. Artists and critics alike
challenged this art form on both its mechanical and
chemical front. Photography, for a long time, was
only considered a craft.
Removing restrictions
When art schools and museums finally accepted
photography as a recognizable art form, the trend
continued till present. Many photographers moved
away from the traditional and conventional norms
that dictated documentary and straight aesthetic
modes as an expression of individuality. Photography
became the major form of visual art by the 1960's.
Today, photography has been combined with a number
of other forms of expression like mixed media and
computer imaging.
Practical applications
There are many practical applications when it comes
to photography. Photography has evolved to such an
extent that it has become an instrument of
expression in fields such as medicine, military
activities, education and commerce. The greatest
benefit of photography has been felt by science.
Other fields that depend on photography are geology,
aerial mapping, surveying, meteorology, archeology,
and anthropology to list a few.
Digital photography
After the 21'st century, images could now be altered
and manipulated in a number of ways with the aid of
computer techniques and imaging. Photographic nature
and technique was forever changed through digital
photography. Conventionally photography involved a
lens through which light had to be passed and lead
to an emulsifying agent. In digital photography
color filters and sensors are utilized for creating
the image. Digital photography adopts two kinds of
techniques. One involves using three layers of
filters where each filter will allow only one color
to pass through, green, blue or red.
These are just a few facts about modern photography.
The art of photography has been around for almost
hundred years and the innovations do not stop
happening. There are still many more creative
innovations yet to be invented, as the advancement
of photography can never stop and it will never
cease to amaze us.
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Abhishek Agarwal
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