The Flying Horse: Eadweard Muybridge's Contribution to Motion Study

The contributions of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth stand out as milestones in the development of the field of management. Although the Gilbreths engaged in the most extensive study of human motion in industry, they in no way originated the field of motion study. This paper is devoted to exposing manage...

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Published in:The Journal of applied management and entrepreneurship 2003-10, Vol.8 (4), p.36
Main Author: Premeaux, Sonya F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gilbreth, Frank
Gilbreth, Lillian Moller
Inventions
Management theory
Movement
Muybridge, Eadweard (Edward James Muggeridge) (1830-1904)
Personal profiles
Photography
Studies
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Summary:The contributions of Frank and Lillian Gilbreth stand out as milestones in the development of the field of management. Although the Gilbreths engaged in the most extensive study of human motion in industry, they in no way originated the field of motion study. This paper is devoted to exposing management scholars to the first person to use photography to identify and catalog human motion, Eadweard James Muybridge. Although Muybridge's contributions to the field of management are indirect, they are profound. This paper traces the history of Muybridge, and links his accomplishments in the development of motion photography to the use of photography in the study of human motion, and subsequently to the field of management. Whereas the intent of this manuscript is not to assuage the recognition given to the Gilbreths, it is to recognize the contributions of Muybridge to the Gilbreths' work. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1077-1158
2326-3709