Eadweard Muybridge - A Man in Changing Times
People
Places
Photography
Inventions
Travel and Transport
How might photography have changed people's lives in Muybridge's time?
What might have photography been used for?
Take a look at the Animal Locomotion section. Why do you think this hadn't been done before?
How might Muybridge have travelled around America?
What would travelling have been like for Muybridge? Why?
How might people have reacted to Muybridge's work? Why? (Take a look at the Biunial Lantern section)
Who did Muybridge take photos of and why?
How different do you think Kingston was when Muybridge was born compared to now?
How might have San Francisco and America changed whilst Muybridge lived? (Take a look at the Magic Lantern section)
How could new inventions have helped Muybridge with his work?
Take a look at the Zoopraxiscope. What might have this invention inspired since it's creation?
Why might have Muybridge have moved from Kingston to San Francisco?
