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Exploring the Cyanotype Process: A Historical Photographic Technique

This chapter explores the cyanotype process, a crucial early photographic technique known for producing blueprints. It emphasizes its historical relevance, particularly in Anna Atkins' pioneering photography book, while also examining the chemical elements involved and its practical uses in architecture and engineering.

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