Good Light: Organized Amateur Photography, 1889–1950

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Good Light: Organized Amateur Photography, 1889–1950

Original language description

At the end of the 19th century, the world of photography began to change at a rapid pace. Newly invented technologies allowed the general public to immerse them-selves in the fascinating world of capturing moments and creating works of art with a camera. This revolution was not reserved only for professional photographers. Amateur photographers began to discover the beauty and power of visual expression as well. This launched an era of organized amateur photography. After 1889, the first associations and clubs were formed to bring together amateur photography enthusiasts. Amateur photographers began to explore different genres, from portraits and landscapes to experimental abstractions. In the first sixty years, organised amateur photography experienced a significant boom and undeniably made important contributions to the development of Czech photography as such. Favourable historical and social conditions played a great positive role in the emergence and subsequent development of the club environment, especially in the first half of the 20th century. The popularity and accessibility of photography increased even further at this time thanks to advances in photographic technology and cheaper cameras. Amateur photography and the club environment were also shaped by key events, personalities and institutions. This era produced not only beautiful and powerful works of art, but, more importantly, a community of passionate individuals united by their shared love of photography. The amateur photography clubs served as a platform for photographers to share experiences and educate each other. The clubs organised competitions and courses to encourage amateur photographers’ growth and creativity. The club scene, however, also had a strong influence on photographic activities more broadly, such as exhibitions or the publication of professional literature. The aim of these activities was not only to present amateur photography to the general public, but also to promote Czech photography and the Czech lands abroad. Initially, the Český klub fotografů amatérů v Praze [Czech Amateur Photographers’ Club in Prague] played a leading role, but in 1919 the Svaz československých klubů fotografů amatérů [Union of Czechoslovak Amateur Photographers’ Clubs] in Prague took on the role of an umbrella organisation. The ranks of organised amateur photographers included many personalities that made an indelible mark on Czech photography.

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Czech description

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Type

B - Specialist book

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

60101 - History (history of science and technology to be 6.3, history of specific sciences to be under the respective headings)

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

ISBN

978-80-7037-421-4

Number of pages

315

Publisher name

Národní technické muzeum

Place of publication

Praha

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