A History of Photography: Looking at the World
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Using numerous visuals, presents the development of photography from the first ideas to the present. Describes the various processes which were invented and mentions many famous photographers.
Media Details
Runtime: 21 minutes 45 seconds
- Topic: Arts
- Subtopic: Photography
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1998
- Producer/Distributor: Lucerne Media
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