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A Brief History of Victorian Erotic Photography

Author: ij_forde@yahoo.co.uk
The exposure of the body through images of the nude was one of the most controversial issues in Victorian art.

Nudes were presented not only in painting and sculpture, but also popular illustration, and photography, fuelling intense debates about the relationship between art and public morals.

Pictures of nude women prior to 1835 generally consisted of paintings and drawings which were displayed in all respectability on the walls of art galleries and in country houses.

When the new technology of photography appeared around 1835 it was quickly taken up by artists, eager for new ways to illustrate the undraped feminine form.In the moral climate of the 19th century the only officially sanctioned photography of the body was...

The 3 Best Photography Books For Beginners

By Andreas Lilleboe
Although the most efficient way to become a good photographer is to just go out and take tons on tons of pictures, it doesn't hurt picking up a few photography books for beginners either. The key here is that you take what you read in these books and try it out afterwards. That's how you become a pro in less time than you could imagine. There are so many books in photography, that it can be difficult to tell which ones are any good.
What I've tried to do in this article is to point out 3 best "must-read" photography books for beginners, based on reviews, forum advices and...