camera was invented by fox talbot in 1839, photography was employed in all works of life. photography suggest the progressing industrial capitalism.the time between two world wars marks the photographic dominance in market as an accessible medium to all social classes,so called democratic medium.yet subsequently it was used as propaganda purpose by nazi.
the invention of lightweight camera,emergence of photojournalism and new film industry and advertising are developments contributing to photography's becoming modern perception.what was done by painting and drawing was limited in comparison with photographs.they hold appearance unchanging.
private photographs and public photographs
photography acted as aid of agents of science and democracy in 19th century. camera is the god who records the events in order for us to forget them.
camera defines reality in two ways:a spectacle('unusual and impressive public display' from dictionary) and an object surveillance(close watch).
public use of photograph should be challenged.photography is used by capitalism.
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