The Camera: How The Camera Exposed The Reality of The Civil War

The video explores the evolution of photography from the daguerreotype to the wet plate process, highlighting its impact on history. It delves into the role of photography during the Civil War, where photographers documented battles and their aftermath, influencing public perception. Key figures like Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner are discussed, showcasing how their work changed views on the war.

Who was the French artist responsible for demonstrating practical photography in 1839?

• Paul Cézanne

• Henri Cartier-Bresson

• Claude Monet

• Louis Daguerre

What technological advancement replaced the daguerreotype in the decades following its invention?

• Instant film

• Digital photography

• Wet plate process

• Color photography

What inspired photographers to document history during the Civil War?

• The invention of color photography

• The outbreak of the Civil War

• The demand for celebrity portraits

• The popularity of landscape photography

Why were most Civil War photographers from the North?

• Better camera technology in the North

• Higher demand for portraits in the North

• Scarcity of photo chemicals in the South

• More battles occurred in the North

Which Southern photographers are mentioned for their work during the Civil War?

• Alfred Stieglitz and Edward Steichen

• James M. Osborn and F.E. Durbec

• Walker Evans and Robert Capa

• Ansel Adams and Dorothea Lange