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Print the Legend: Photography and the American West
2003-04-05T16:27:52-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/dd8/20030405171301002_hd.jpgProfessor Martha Sandweiss discussed her book Print the Legend: Photography and the American West, published by Yale University Press. Through narrative and previously unknown nineteenth century images, the book recounts the evolution of the new art of photography in the United States and its relevance to the burgeoning nation. Beginning with the invention of the daguerreotype in 1839, Ms. Sandweiss chronicles the activities of the photographers who followed American troops in the Mexican-American War, recorded the California gold rush, depicted the native populations and documented the western landscape. A slide show consisting of photographs from the book accompanied the presentation. After the presentation Professor Sandweiss answered a few questions from members of the audience.
Professor Martha Sandweiss discussed her book Print the Legend: Photography and the American West, published by Yale University Press.…
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Professor Martha Sandweiss discussed her book Print the Legend: Photography and the American West, published by Yale University Press. Through narrative and previously unknown nineteenth century images, the book recounts the evolution of the new art of photography in the United States and its relevance to the burgeoning nation. Beginning with the invention of the daguerreotype in 1839, Ms. Sandweiss chronicles the activities of the photographers who followed American troops in the Mexican-American War, recorded the California gold rush, depicted the native populations and documented the western landscape. A slide show consisting of photographs from the book accompanied the presentation. After the presentation Professor Sandweiss answered a few questions from members of the audience. close
Professor Martha Sandweiss discussed her book Print the Legend: Photography and the American West, published by Yale University Press.… read more
Professor Martha Sandweiss discussed her book Print the Legend: Photography and the American West, published by Yale University Press. Through narrative and previously unknown nineteenth century images, the book recounts the evolution of the new art of photography in the United States and its relevance to the burgeoning nation. Beginning with the invention of the daguerreotype in 1839, Ms. Sandweiss chronicles the activities of the photographers who followed American troops in the Mexican-American War, recorded the California gold rush, depicted the native populations and documented the western landscape. A slide show consisting of photographs from the book accompanied the presentation. After the presentation Professor Sandweiss answered a few questions from members of the audience. close
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