Acclaimed photographer and early filmmaker Eadweard Muybridge (1830-1904) was one of the artisitic pioneers of his time, coming to his fame during the same time as the industrial revolution. His work is currently being exhibited in New York City's Corcoran's gallery of art, but a full description and biography can be found in this New York Times Profile.
Photography is often considered to be one of the first forms of Modern Art, since the term firs came into use in the late 19th century. interested in artistic origins? Check out Tufts Summer Session's "Origins of Modern Art" course, which is being taught this year during the first session, through Tufts' Art & Art History department.
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