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The Genius of Photography

by Gerry Badger

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Exploring the key events and the key images that have marked the development of photography, this title examines the evolution of photography in its wider context: social, political, economic, technological and artistic.

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Languages: Dutch, English, French, Spanish
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 5
ASINs: 2

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Published: 2007
Genres: Art & Design, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 770.9
LCC: TR15 .B33

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