Friday, October 5, 2012

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.




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