How did the introduction of portable cameras, such as the Kodak Brownie in the early 20th century, democratize photography and change the way personal and familial histories were recorded and shared?
In what ways did pioneering photographers such as Julia Margaret Cameron, Lewis Hine, and Dorothea Lange contribute to the development of photography as both an art form and a tool for social change?
How has the evolution of photographic technology, from early processes like wet plate collodion to modern digital photography, influenced the way historians and archivists preserve historical images?
What role did photography play in shaping public opinion and documenting events during significant historical periods, such as the American Civil War or the Civil Rights Movement?
How have advancements in photographic technology from the 19th century to the present impacted the accessibility and democratization of photography as a medium?
What role did photography play in shaping public perception and understanding of major historical events, such as the American Civil War or the Great Depression?
In what ways did early photographers like Mathew Brady and Julia Margaret Cameron contribute to the documentation and artistic development of photography during their time?
