Web Assignment #2

1. What is a daguerrotype? What did the surface of a daguerrotype resemble? When were they prominent? What photographic process did the daguerrotype replace?
A daguerrotype is a process where a photo is taken inside a camera without a negative and it consists of a silver copper plate. The surface of a daguerrotype resembles a mirror surface where you are able to see yourself. They were made in 1839 and 1860. This process replaced the camera obscura process.

2. What is an "albumen" print? What was the main "ingredient" of the albumen process? When did the albumen process die out?
An "albumen" print is the first method of producing a photographic print on paper from a negative. The main "ingredient" of the albumen process was egg whites. The albumen process was used in 1855, remaining in 1895, but it didn't completely die out until the 1920's.

3. What is a "stereograph?" When were they popular?
A "stereograph" is when an identical or near-identical image is placed side by side and they are viewed by a stereoscope. They were popular for many decades after they were invented in 1860.

4. What is a "carte de visite?" What were they used for?
A "carte de visite",  a small photograph portrait that is mounted on a piece of card. was invented by Andre Adolphe Eugene Disderi in 1854. They were used for trading among friends and visitors because they were so small.

5. Who were Matthew Brady and Alexander Gardner? They both are notable for what type of photography? When were they active? Post two noteworthy photographs for each photographer.

Matthew Brady was a famous American photographer in the 19th century and he was known as the father of photojournalism. He was best known for his portraits of celebrities and his documentation of the American Civil War. Alexander Gardner was a Scottish photographer that moved into the U.S in 1856. He was best known for his photographs of President Abraham Lincoln, the execution of the conspirators of Lincoln's assassination,and his photographs of the American Civil War as well. They were both active in the 19th century.