The Interaction of Art, Technology and Customers in Picture Making
John J McCann
McCann Imaging, Belmont, MA 01478, USA
Summary
Human interest in pictures dates back to 14 000 BC. Pictures can be drawn by hand or imaged by optical means. Over time pictures have changed from being rare and unique to ubiquitous and common. They have changed from treasures to transients. This paper summarises many picture technologies, and discusses their dynamic range, their colour and tone scale rendering. This paper discusses the interactions between advances in technology and the interests of its users over time. It is the combination of both technology and society’s usage that has shaped imaging since its beginning and continues to do so.
Main Sections
- Introduction
- Painting
- Printing
- 19th Century Photography
- The Century of Corporate Photography
- Cellular Digital Imaging
- Archival Images
- Discussion
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Citation
John J McCann, The Interaction of Art, Technology and Customers in Picture Making, Colour: Design & Creativity (3) (2008) 2: 1–19.
URL: http://www.colour-journal.org/2008/3/2/