The Genius of Photography

Documentary

2007

1 Season

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October 25, 2007 - November 29, 2007Season 1 of The Genius of Photography has 6 episodes.

Season 1 Episodes

S1 E1: Fixing the Shadows

Oct 25, 20071h

This elegant, studious documentary - the first of a six-part series - leads us from ancient Rome to the Great War. Taking as its starting point the baffling natural phenomenon of camera obscura, it reveals how mathematician Henry Fox Talbot’s inability to draw led him to pioneer photographic methods, and how the new discovery made a big impression on painter Edgar Degas. The early tussle to see which photographic process would gain the upper hand is a fascinating one. Though occasionally dry and prone to pseudobabble, it covers a lot of territory, and Denis Lawson’s arch narration is the perfect accompaniment to some unforgettable images

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Documentary series exploring the history of photography - from daguerreotype to digital, from portraits to photo-journalism, from art to advertising.

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IMDB: 8.5TMDB: 7.2

Original Language

English

Creator

Martin Davidson

Release Date

October 25, 2007

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