Publisher's Synopsis
""The History and Practice of the Art of Photography: Or The Production of Pictures Through the Agency of Light"" is a book written by Henry Hunt Snelling in 1849. The book is a comprehensive guide to the history and practice of photography, covering everything from the earliest experiments with light-sensitive materials to the latest techniques and equipment of the day.Snelling begins by tracing the history of photography from its earliest roots in the camera obscura to the development of the daguerreotype process in the mid-19th century. He then goes on to describe the various types of photographic processes that were in use at the time, including the calotype, the wet collodion process, and the albumen print.Throughout the book, Snelling provides detailed instructions for how to produce photographs using each of these processes, as well as tips and tricks for achieving the best results. He also includes a chapter on the art of composition, offering advice on how to create visually appealing images.Overall, ""The History and Practice of the Art of Photography"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of photography or looking to improve their skills as a photographer.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
