The Eyes of Empire Video (DVD)
Product Description:
This photography was used to be a tool of imperial science and as reference for further colonial exploration. Cambridge University Museum of Anthropology and Archeology, Pitts River Museum, Oxford, and University of Newcastle upon Tyne are where the photography collections used in the video are from. Students studying archeology and anthropology may find this program invaluable to their studies. People interested in gaining a better viewpoint on 19th century colonization and the colonial life at the time will also like this program. It may also be helpful in history classes covering 19th century colonization and in photography classes to show how vital photography is in documenting history.
(Twenty-Six Minutes Long)