Movement guide

Photography

late 19th–20th century

Representative Photography artwork — Representative work from the Explainary collection.

Detail from a Photography artwork — Detail crop for texture and technique.

A visual medium that reshaped how the world was recorded, remembered, and composed.

What defines it

Direct engagement with real places and people
Attention to light, framing, and timing
Images that blend documentation with artistry

Techniques and innovations

Large-format cameras and careful composition
Printmaking choices that shape tone and mood

Key artists

Key works in Explainary