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The platinum process is an analog photographic process that utilizes platinum in its emulsion. The platinum is brushed onto the paper, dried, and exposed with a negative directly onto the brushed paper, creating a warm toned matte print. The process is known as the most stable of all photographic processes and it is believed that prints could last thousands of years.
A class is taught to students of the Drexel Photography program based on the platinum process. The class works with platinum and palladium, a similar element, because of its more dynamic tonal range, deeper black tones, and because it is easier to solarize. The class is focused on teaching technical and aesthetic aspects of the process.
The prints serve as examples and reference materials for the photography students learning this printing process. Students are able to come into the collection and view these images up close, allowing them to experience the images in a different way.
Gift of Carol Rinzler and Jeremy Rinzler