A WORLD HISTORY OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Fourth Edition

By Naomi Rosenblum

This book serves as somewhat of an encyclopaedia for photography. Recounting the entire world history of the medium, the book covers from the camera lucida to the newest forms of computer photography investigating photography across all areas of the globe. It includes over 800 photographs by men and women from renowned photographers to emerging artists, selecting the most significant developments in the evolution of photography. Rosenblum considers the role of photography in communication of ideas and how these have changed, taking a deeper look into areas such as advertising, photojournalism, and portraiture.