Monday, September 24, 2012

Questions from class #2

   
1. What is a daguerrotype? What did the surface of a daguerrotype resemble? When were they prominent? What photographic process did the daguerrotype replace?
A: it was the first successful commercial photo process. It resembled a mirror. They were prominent in 1829. photo obscura. 


2. What is an "albumen" print? What was the main "ingredient" of the albumen process? When did the albumen process die out?
A:It was the first commercial way of making a picture from a negative. egg whites. in the mid 19th century. 
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3. What is a "stereograph?" When were they popular?
A: it gave the viewer binocular vision and depth perception while looking at a photo? THey were popular around 1861 and since then. 
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4.  What is a "carte de visite?" What were they used for?
A: they were a small photogram patented in 1854. They were used many in the Civil War, so that soldiers and family members could send photos back and forth. 
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5. Who were Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner? They both are notable for what type of photography? When were they active? Post two noteworthy photographs for each photographer.
A: THey were civil war photogs, he did portrait photos for soldiers. 
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