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The Genius of Photography

Season 1 Episode 2: Documents for Artists

Photography's potential mesmerized both artists and governments in the early decades after World War One, leading photographers to focus on capturing rural poverty and minority communities.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Fixing the Shadows

1. Fixing the Shadows

Aired: Oct 25, 2007

The next episode explores the fascinating history of photography, tracing its...

Episode 2 Documents for Artists

2. Documents for Artists

Aired: Nov 1, 2007

Photography's potential mesmerized both artists and governments in the early ...

Episode 4 Paper Movies

4. Paper Movies

Aired: Nov 14, 2007

Photography's sudden rise to prominence fascinated artists and governments in...

Episode 5 We Are Family

5. We Are Family

Aired: Nov 21, 2007

The next episode explores the world of photography, where artists capture int...

Episode 6 Snap Judgements

6. Snap Judgements

Aired: Nov 28, 2007

The art world is abuzz with the rising value of photography, with a single im...

Info about The Genius of Photography

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Four

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary