Narrative & Style in Photography Revision Quiz

What is the name of the woman featured in the iconic photograph taken by Dorothea Lange?

• Destitute Pea Picker

• Migrant Mother
• Florence Owens Thompson
• Mary Ellen Mark

The name of the government agency Dorothea Lange worked for when she took her Great Depression era photographs was?

• • The Farm Security Administration

• • The United States of America Federal Government

• • The Farmers Alliance of America

• National Geographic Society

In which year was 'Migrant Mother' taken?

• 1932
• 1941
• 1929
• 1936

What was Dorothea Lange's primary purpose for photographing migrant workers in California?

• To create a fashion portfolio for magazines.
• To capture the lives of wealthy farmers.
• To document the struggles of migrant workers and raise awareness.
• To promote the beauty of California landscapes.

What was Florence Thompson's initial reaction to being photographed by Lange?

• She reluctantly agreed

• She was unaware of being photographed

• She refused to be photographed

• She was eager and cooperative

What did Florence Owen Thompson initially believe about the photograph taken of her?

• It would be stored at a museum

• It would remain private

• It would be sold worldwide

• She would remain anonymous

The style of photography practiced by Dorothea Lange for most of her life is best described as:

• portrait photography
• abstract photography
• documentary photography
• commercial photography

The photographer of the photographic series 'Scarred for Life' l & ll is:

The oldest daughter who is sitting at the front of the photo. This is also known as the:

• background

• foreground

• rule of thirds

• frame within frame

Why is documentary photography different from portrait photography? Think of why no one smiles in Lange's photos.

• Documentary photography is staged and planned, while portrait photography is spontaneous and candid.
• Documentary photography is always in black and white, while portrait photography is in color.
• Documentary photography captures real-life struggles and serious themes, while portrait photography focuses on individual expression and often includes smiles.
• Portrait photography captures historical events, while documentary photography focuses on personal stories.