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Describe the relationship between photography and painting beginning in the late 19th century. Be specific and include examples.

What lead to the rise of travel photography?  Who wrote an article about the concept of photography as a form of “transport” and what was meant by that? What were some of the challenges 19th century travel photographers faced?

What was Daguerre’s profession before he became involved with photography?

Once it was announced, why was photography such an instant success, particularly as a portrait medium? Discuss portrait methods available before photography, which photographic methods were used for portraits, and some of the major early portrait photography practitioners.

Once it was announced, why was photography such an instant success, particularly as a portrait medium? Discuss portrait methods available before photography, the two main photographic process used for portraits in the 1800’s, and name two of the major portrait photographers/studios (in the 1800’s).

What was the motive of amateur photographers in the 19th century?

What is the phase that Henri Cartier Bresson used to describe his work?

Who wrote an article for Atlantic Monthly magazine about armchair travel, titled “A Photographic Trip Across the Atlantic”?

Who could be described as “America’s most well-known landscape photographer”?

What was the name of the “motion picture testing device” that used small sections of 35 m film to test exposure, etc.” for motion pictures.