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Faking it : manipulated photography before photoshop
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Faking it : manipulated photography before photoshop

by Mia Fineman

This volume traces the history of manipulated photography from its origins to 1990, detailing pre-digital techniques such as photomontage, hand colouring, and retouching. It examines how images have been modified for use in art, journalism, and advertising.

Accession 30999 ISBN 9780300185010 Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art
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