What Is A Landscape?
A landscape is any area of land that can be seen it can be both man-made things like buildings and natural features like mountains. The look of landscapes can change because of things like the weather, geography and things that humans create. Landscapes are important in culture, the environment and for enjoyment. Artists, photographers and people like going outside normally take inspiration from different landscapes and locations. Landscape photography is a genre of photography which focuses on taking photos of natural landscapes and views. Landscape photographers usually show the strength and drama of the world through there photos. landscape photography can be a common hobby however it can also be done professionally.
Classical Landscapes
Classical Landscapes are a unique style of painting which became known during the renaissance and gained its popularity during the 17th, 18th century. Classical landscapes usually include imaginary landscapes, sometimes influenced by the countryside of Italy and other countries. Most classical landscapes include hills, lakes, ancient ruins and trees. Some artists who are known for their classical landscapes are Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Albrecht Altdorfer, Pierre-Henri De Valenciennes and Gaspard Dughet. One of the earliest artists of classical landscapes was Giorgione in the early 16th century. One of Giorgione’s most popular piece of work is “the tempest” which had a more poetic approach to landscapes.
Landscape Photography
Not too long after Photography was created/originated, landscape photography also created, originating some time around the 1820s and 1830s (19th century). examples of photographers who were taking photographs of landscapes during this time are: Nicéphore Niépce, Louis Daguerre, and William Henry Fox Talbot. However Nicéphore Niépce is the photographer mainly associated with the creation of landscape photography. The earliest landscape photograph was taken by Nicéphore Niépce. Nicéphore Niépce`s first ever landscape photograph was called “View from the Window at Le Gras” which is claimed to be the first ever landscape photograph still existing. The photo shows the view from Niépce`s window in Burgundy France, This is one of the first moments where a camera was used to capture a landscape.
During the 19th century, landscape photography was rising as well as creative photography technology, for example the creation of more portable cameras. In the 20th century photographers like Ansel Adams took landscape photography even more popular and influential, this was done by taking classical landscapes of natural scenery, these photographs still are inspirational in the modern day.