Eadweard Muybridge and the Evolution of Photography

What was the primary goal of Eadweard Muybridge's photographic project?

• To understand the movement of horses

• To capture the beauty of nature

• To create artistic portraits

• To document historical events

What challenge did Muybridge face in capturing motion in the 19th century?

• Limited access to cameras

• Inability to photograph landscapes

• Fragile photographic materials

• Lack of color photography

Which technological advancement is NOT mentioned as part of the 19th-century innovations?

• Phonograph

• Photography

• Electric light bulb

• Telegraph

How did Muybridge ensure the commercial viability of his photographic techniques?

• By writing books on photography

• By selling his photographs to art galleries

• By patenting his techniques

• By teaching photography classes

What earlier work helped Muybridge gain recognition for his photographic skills?

• Architectural photography

• Portrait photography

• Documentary photography

• Panoramic images of Yosemite Valley