Centennial of photography celebrated at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City; a look at photography pioneers

The video explores the evolution of photography, starting with early developments before the Civil War. It highlights Daguerre's creation of the Daguerreotype in France and Talbot's parallel work in England, which led to the negative and positive process. The video concludes with Edison's contributions to the motion picture industry, transforming early peep shows into a major American industry.

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