History of Photography Podcast

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History of Photography Podcast 11 : The Cyanotype

History of Photography Podcast

10/06/15 • -1 min

The cyanotype was one of the earliest photographic processes and with its rich, blue color, remains one of the most beautiful. Invented in 1842 by the amazingly prolific Sir John Herschel, the easy-to-produce cyanotype lives on today in the darkrooms of many photographers and artists. Links for this episode: Sir John Herschel – at the … Continue reading →

History of Photography Podcast 9 : Latent Image and Immediate Image

History of Photography Podcast

06/02/15 • -1 min

When light sensitive material is exposed to light, a chemical change happens, but this change isn’t necessarily visible. This idea is perhaps part of why early photographers – and early viewers of photographic images – had a hard time with the concept of the latent image, yet it was one of the most important components … Continue reading →

History of Photography Podcast 8 : Sergei Prokudin-Gorsky

History of Photography Podcast

04/22/15 • -1 min

The photographs of pioneer color photographer Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorsky (1863–1944) give us a remarkable view into a world that is now lost – the Russian Empire just before the Russian Revolution and World War I. In this podcast we explore both Prokudin-Gorsky’s photographs and the unique tri-color photographic technique he employed to create them. Links … Continue reading →

History of Photography Podcast 7 : Tina Modotti

History of Photography Podcast

04/07/15 • -1 min

Tina Modotti (1896 – 1942) was an Italian photographer who was most active in Mexico between 1923 and 1930. Known for her romantic and business relationship with Edward Weston and her friendships with Diego Rivera, Frieda Kahlo and other Mexican artists, Modotti was also a political activist during the Mexican Revolution and beyond. Links for … Continue reading →

History of Photography Podcast 5 : Gordon Parks

History of Photography Podcast

02/23/15 • -1 min

Photographer Gordon Parks, born 1912 and died 2006, was one of the most important figures of twentieth century photography. A humanitarian with a deep commitment to social justice, race relations, poverty, civil rights and honest depictions of urban life, Parks’ work provides an amazing chronicle important aspects of American urban life in the last half … Continue reading →

History of Photography Podcast 3 : The Family of Man

History of Photography Podcast

01/26/15 • -1 min

When the exhibition The Family of Man opened in January of 1955, 60 years ago this month, visitors were greeted by more than 500 photographs and these words by the poet Carl Sandburg: “People! Flung wide and far, born into toil, struggle, blood and dreams, among lovers, eaters, drinkers, workers, loafers, fighters, players, gamblers. Here … Continue reading →

Photo History – Class 14 – Szarkowski: How To See

History of Photography Podcast

05/02/14 • -1 min

During his 29-year tenure as Director of the photography department at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the great curator and photographer John Szarkowski (1925 to 2007) changed the way the world saw photography. This short class session introduces Szarkowski’s work and was followed by a film about him. Slides for this class … Continue reading →

Photo History – Class 12 – The Manipulative Impulse

History of Photography Podcast

04/18/14 • -1 min

Is any photograph real? This question comes up as we trace the trajectory of the manipulated image in this class session. We also try to see if we can figure out where our digital photographic age is taking us and whether we want to go there. Slides for this class session – Manipulation Handout for … Continue reading →

Photo History – Class 8 – Muybridge, Marey and the Movies

History of Photography Podcast

03/12/14 • -1 min

Stop-motion photography as practiced by Edweard Muybridge and Etienne-Jules Marey and others is the topic of this class session. These scientific experiments ultimately led to the development of motion pictures by Edison. Slides for this class session Handout for this class session

Photo History Intersession – December 29

History of Photography Podcast

12/30/08 • -1 min

The second “intersession” history of photography podcast commemorates the anniversary of the death of French photographer Robert Demachy, who was active around the turn of the 20th century, as photography was trying to find its artistic self.

Robert Demachy at The Art of the Photogravure

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How many episodes does History of Photography Podcast have?

History of Photography Podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

What topics does History of Photography Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Visual Arts, Podcasts and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on History of Photography Podcast?

The episode title 'History of Photography Podcast 10 : The Kodak Brownie' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on History of Photography Podcast?

The average episode length on History of Photography Podcast is 50 minutes.

How often are episodes of History of Photography Podcast released?

Episodes of History of Photography Podcast are typically released every 9 days, 5 hours.

When was the first episode of History of Photography Podcast?

The first episode of History of Photography Podcast was released on Feb 24, 2008.

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History of Photography Podcast

Jeff Curto

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