Pictorialistit
Pictorialism was an international artistic movement in photography that began in the late 19th century and lasted until the early 20th century. It was characterized by its aspiration to elevate photography to the status of painting and sculpture, aiming for aesthetic and emotional expression rather than straightforward documentation. Pictorialist photographers often employed techniques that softened the image, such as soft focus, manipulation of the negative or print, and the use of textured papers and printing processes like platinum, gum bichromate, and bromoil.
The movement emerged as a reaction against the perceived rigidity and purely scientific nature of early photography.
Pictorialism played a significant role in establishing photography as a legitimate art form. It fostered photographic