- The presentation was very difficult for me to hear, so most of the information I received was via the slides on the screen, so next time the use of a microphone would be much appreciated. I enjoyed learning some facts on the artists he presented, though.
What I Learned:
- Photography goes back all the way to around 500 BCE, and fixed image photography started about 1839. The first documented self portrait was also taken in 1839. Francis Frith was one of the first photographers to be sent to document with explorers, and surprisingly enough, back when it happened, the Queen of England had them take along a sketch artist to verify his work. Its use directly influenced other mediums.
What It Means to Me:
- This presentation didn't really change my view on photography at all, unfortunately, but I was still happy to learn some new information. It gave me some artists to look up for reference, though and I'd actually love to look into slit scan cameras more in the future on my own time, so it wasn't a waste.
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