Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Calotype photography in Britain and France
From Daguerreotype to Calotype
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Daguerreotype was the first commercial photographic process.
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Daguerreotype had a problem: the use of copper made it 1
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William Talbot began looking for an alternative approach in the 1840s.
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Talbot was not originally a photographer but an artist who specialised in 2
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Talbot used paper instead of copper.
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These calotype photographs were more 3 because they weren't so sharp.
French Calotype
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In 1851, the first society for photographers was created
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Gustave Le Gray became fascinated by calotype photography.
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He carried out experiments and produced the first 4 using a camera.
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He developed equipment that was easier to use outside the 5
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Calotype became famous because Le Gray produced 6 about it.
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People thought photography was more reliable than drawing.
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It was used to record the work done on old 7
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Photography was not 'art', according to 8
Summary
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Photography was thought of as a 9 so reflected the culture of the 1850s.
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The use of new materials, particularly 10 , led to new techniques.