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Web Assignment #4

1. Who was Alfred Stieglitz and why is he noteworthy in the history of photography?
He was an American photographer and modern art promoter.  He introduced many European artists to the U.S.
2. Choose a photograph he made, upload it to your blog, and explain why you chose it as your favorite by him.

This picture is my favorite by Alfred because the snow is swirling in the background, but you don't lose the outline of the buildings in the back.  Also, there are lines in the snow in the foreground, leading my eyes to the subject material.

3. With what famous painter was he in a relationship? Who was she?  Upload a painting by her that you like.
Extra: How did they influence each other in their art making?

Georgia O'keeffe.  She was also a painter.  

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Web Assignment #3

1. What is a Brownie Camera?
A long-running inexpensive camera
2. Who invented it, and when?

Eastman Kodak in February 1900

3. How did it change society, and of course, the photography world?
Anyone could be able to take their own pictures now, because of the camera being inexpensive. The brownie camera eventually led to the video camera.

Web Assignment #2

 What is a daguerrotype?-A photograph taken by an early process employing an iodine-sensitized silvered plate and mercury vapor. What did the surface of a daguerrotype resemble?- A mirror-like copper plate, covered with a layer of iodine. When were they prominent?- When they are exposed to light. What photographic process did the daguerrotype replace? - Ambrotype process
 
2. What is an "albumen" print?-Its a silver plate that, that is developed from a negetive What was the main "ingredient" of the albumen process?- cotton then covered in egg whites When did the albumen process die out?
 
3. What is a "stereograph?"- shows depth in a photo When were they popular?-during 1849-1850
 
4. What is a "carte de visite?"-Its a small picture using the albumen process  What were they used for?   trade with family, friends, guests














5. Who were Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner?-they were photographers They both are notable for what type of photography?-They took photos of the civil war When were they active?-1860's Post two noteworthy photographs for each photographer.