Jacob Riis and His Photography

The video explores the Jacob Riis exhibition at the Library of Congress, highlighting his famous photographs like 'Bandit's Roost' and 'Five Cents a Spot'. It discusses Riis's use of photography to document urban conditions and his collaboration with other photographers. The video also addresses modern criticism of his work, focusing on the ethical implications of his photography.

What was the primary focus of the exhibition on Jacob Riis?

• His contributions to music

• His achievements in politics

• His role as a social reformer and photographer

• His career as a painter

What is the significance of the photograph 'Bandit's Roost'?

• It depicts a famous battle

• It captures a royal event

• It highlights urban reform issues

• It shows a natural landscape

How did Jacob Riis use photography to illustrate slum conditions?

• By creating sculptures

• By writing novels

• By using flash photography

• By painting murals

What was the irony about Riis's most famous image?

• It was a painting, not a photograph

• It was lost in a fire

• It was taken by someone else

• It was never published

What does the photograph 'Five Cents a Spot' depict?

• A peaceful countryside

• A temporary lodging in a tenement

• A bustling marketplace

• A luxurious hotel

What was the reaction of the people in the photograph 'Five Cents a Spot'?

• They were celebrating

• They were frightened and some were asleep

• They were having a meeting

• They were cooking a meal

What was the purpose of Riis's photograph 'Five Cents a Spot'?

• To advertise a new product

• To highlight illegal lodging conditions

• To promote tourism

• To showcase a festival

What was the role of the sanitary police in Riis's photography?

• They provided lighting equipment

• They were raiding illegal lodging houses

• They helped set up the camera

• They posed for the photographs

What criticism is directed at Riis's flash photography?

• It was too colorful

• It victimized subjects without consent

• It was too expensive

• It was not clear enough

What modern perspective is held about Riis's flash photography?

• It was ahead of its time

• It is seen as problematic due to lack of consent

• It was universally praised

• It was ignored by critics