In May 2021 I wrote a research paper for my IB Diploma on the reliability of photographs as historical evidence. This paper took two years of ideation, iteration and formulation before a final 4,000-word document was submitted. Covering photographic theory, and history, focussing on the Indian context of photographs taken in the court of an Indian Maharaja (King), this paper was instrumental in my relationship with the world of photography and the visual/creative arts. It deepened my love for photography as a medium and took me beyond classroom theory and into the world of art history and criticism.
Understanding how to research and extrapolate information, especially given limited resources and parameters, helped me learn how to interact with industry professionals, historians and artists alike. Moreover, the opportunity to learn how to write professionally, accurately and inclusively made this experience a major stepping stone in my journey as a creative.
Below are excerpts from my paper titled:
An investigation of archival 19th-century photographs of women from the City Palace Museum, Jaipur
To what extent are photographs considered reliable historical evidence?
To what extent are photographs considered reliable historical evidence?
https://www.artheritagegallery.com/exhibition/a-reflective-oeuvre-the-pioneering-photographs-of-maharaja-sawai-ram-singh-ii/
https://swayamkatha.wordpress.com/2021/07/16/a-potrait-of-ram-singh-maharaja-jaipur/
https://caravanmagazine.in/vantage/nobles-at-court
https://www.indulgexpress.com/galleries/culture-galleries/2019/aug/13/in-pics-a-reflective-oeuvre-at-art-heritage-showcases-early-photography-by-maharaja-sawai-ram-singh-724.html
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