The History of Photography

Boulevard_du_Temple_by_DaguerreHistory of Photography Jeopardy

Today you and a partner will be creating questions and answers in the Jeopardy game format relating to the history of photography.

Categories:

The categories that you must write questions for are:

  • Photographic Processes – this category deals with questions about the various methods of creating photographs throughout history (ex. daguerreotype)
    • Bonus:  Try to figure out what the most common ones were
  • Pioneers in Photography – this category deals with questions about the various inventors and photographers that experimented with photography throughout history (ex. Joseph Niepce)
    • Bonus:  Try to figure out who the most influential are
  • Types of Early Cameras – this category deals with questions about the types of cameras that were invented and used before we began using our phones for most of our photography (ex. camera obscura)
    • Bonus:  Try to figure out which were the most innovative
  • Timeline of Photography – this category deals with questions about the major events that shaped the medium of photography (ex. first color photograph)
    • Bonus:  Try to figure out which were the biggest successes
  • The Masters of Photography – this category deals with questions about the various photographers that made this medium as popular as it is today and why they were so influential (ex. Ansel Adams)
    • Bonus:  Try to figure out who the most well-known ones are

Helpful Links:

Here are a couple sites to get you started.  You will also want to Google to find information.

Early Processes

Early Photography

Questions & Answers:

You must write 5 questions for each category and provide the answer.

Sample:

  • Category:  Timeline of Photography
    • Question:  Who discovered around 1664 that white light is composed of different colors?
      • Answer:  Sir Isaac Newton

 Format:

You must type this out and print a copy for the substitute before you leave class with as much as you were able to complete.  Make sure both your name and your partner’s name are on the paper.

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