From Daguerreotype to Calotype

Daguerreotype was the first commercial photographic process.

Daguerreotype had a problem: the use of copper made it 31.

William Talbot began looking for an alternative approach in the 1840s.

Talbot was not originally a photographer but an artist who specialised in 32.

Talbot used paper instead of copper.

These calotype photographs were more 33. because they weren't so sharp.

French Calotype

In 1851, the first society for photographers was created.

Gustave Le Gray became fascinated by calotype photography.

He carried out experiments and produced the first 34. using a camera.

He developed equipment that was easier to use outside the 35.

Calotype became famous because Le Gray produced 36. about it.

People thought photography was more reliable than drawing.

It was used to record the work done on old 37.

Photography was not 'art', according to 38.

Summary

Photography was thought of as a 39. , so reflected the culture of the 1850s.

The use of new materials, particularly 40. , led to new techniques.