Here are the answers to the ten questions about Dorothea Lange:
- Dorothea
Lange was born on May 26, 1895, in Hoboken, New Jersey.
- Dorothea
Lange primarily documented the Great Depression through her photography.
- Dorothea
Lange worked for the Farm Security Administration (FSA) during the Great
Depression.
- Dorothea
Lange's most famous photograph is "Migrant Mother," and the
subject of the photograph is Florence Owens Thompson.
- In
addition to her photographs of the Great Depression, Dorothea Lange also
documented various subjects such as migrant workers, sharecroppers, and
social issues.
- Dorothea
Lange's photography during the internment of Japanese Americans in World
War II highlighted the injustice and hardship faced by these individuals,
contributing to raising awareness and challenging public perceptions.
- Dorothea
Lange's approach to photography was characterized by qualities such as empathy,
compassion, and a focus on the human condition and social issues.
- Dorothea
Lange co-founded the photography agency Aperture.
- Dorothea
Lange received numerous awards and honors for her contributions to
photography, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the National Medal of
Arts.
- Dorothea
Lange passed away on October 11, 1965. Her lasting legacy in the world of
photography is her powerful and influential body of work, which continues
to inspire and shed light on social issues and the human experience.