Photo: A History From Behind the Lens

Do photographs merely record the world as it is...or create a world of their own...or both? This fascinating 12-part documentary series explores the universe of still pictures─chronicling the efforts of pioneering photographers from America and Europe, as well as tracing the evolution of picture taking from an act of simple representation to an art in which crafting an unforgettable image becomes a process of creative interpretation. 5 1/4 hrs. total on two discs. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.