Photograms are photographic images created by placing objects directly onto light-sensitive paper and exposing it to light, without using a camera. Pioneered in the early 20th century, photograms produce reverse shadow images of objects and were an influential art form developed by photographers like Man Ray. Contemporary photographers continue to explore photograms as an experimental photographic technique.

1. PHOTOGRAMS
Photography without a Camera

2. WHAT IS IT?
• Photograms are photographic images that are created using light-sensitive
paper and photo chemicals.
• THERE IS NO CAMERA INVOLVED!
• Photograms are created by placing objects onto light-sensitive paper and
exposing the paper to light.
• The results are reverse images of the objects you used.

3. MAN RAY

4. MAN RAY

5. MAN RAY

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