Introduction: When cameras first became available to the public, people around the world marveled at the newfound ability to see themselves frozen in time. Those who could afford this new invention s…
Photo
Getting up in the morning we scroll through social media images and news articles. Images and words are an important part of everyday life. When we arrive at school, posters line the walls with images…
Did you know that the first photo was taken in 1826 and took an extensive eight hours to take (Zhang)? Fortunately, cameras today can take a photo in a couple of seconds. In addition, cameras can be a…
In the 1950's, architecture and design was drawing the attention of anyone who could afford the time to dream of owning a unique building design. Architects spent many hours focusing on the quality an…
Everyone has something to say and a story to tell, however, sometimes words just aren't enough. That's where the power of a photograph comes into play. Photography allows you to read and interpret peo…
"When digital photography arrived, there were occasions where photographers used the art of others to promote themselves on their own websites; this is when people started using a watermark to prevent…
As of today the line between image and reality has become blurred. Originally an image was the representation of the external form of a person or a thing. In contrast, the reality was the state of thi…
Queer artists have always been an essential part of art and design history, establishing a role of portraying their own identities to the public. Though not typically in the forefront, their works sti…
In October 1932, during the peak of the Great Depression and bank runs sweeping the United States, many New Yorkers started their day like any other, with a coffee and the newspaper. What they weren't…
Alexander Rodchenko was a Russian revolutionary artist, both politically and aesthetically. He was a famous sculptor, graphic designer, artist and photographer, who lived from 1891 until 1956. From 19…