Photography History

The photographers discussed in depth in this essay have all engaged with the everyday or the quotidian, yet they are a small sampling of the numerous photographers who have engaged with this subject.

Autobiography What if the events of your life were not random, but connected by a mysterious force that transcends time and space? What if you could discover the hidden patterns and meanings behind the coincidences and synchronicity that shape your destiny? In this fascinating autobiography, William P. Ryan takes you on a journey of discovery and wonder, as he shares his personal experiences of synchronicity and how they influenced his life and career as an imaging and communication expert. From the early days of photography in America to the advent of digital technology and the internet, ...

The visionary poet and painter William Blake is a constant presence throughout contemporary culture - from video games to novels, from sporting events to political rallies and from horror films to designer fashion. Although he died nearly 200 years ago, something about his work continues to haunt the 21st century. What is it about Blake that has so endured? In this illuminating essay, John Higgs takes us on a whirlwind tour to prove that far from being the mere New Age counterculture figure that many assume him to be, Blake is now more relevant than ever.