Contributions

  • Films for the Humanities (Firm) - Contributor
  • British Broadcasting Corporation - Contributor
  • BBC Worldwide Americas, Inc - Contributor

Publication

2005 - Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Princteon, N.J, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

20,250 words, Guess

Page Count

81 pages

Physical Format

Video Recording

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC750.4
  • LCCND1482.R4 H57 2002

Alternate Titles

  • Secret knowledge

Description

Investigation of how early painters used simple cameras to capture realistic images--400 years before the invention of the photograph. Examines works by Jan Van Eyck, Vermeer, Holbein, Caravaggio and Velazquez. Demonstrates methods using camera lucida, camera obscura and convex mirrors.

Subjects

Reader Reviews

No reviews yet for this book.

Be the first to share your thoughts!