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WorksheetsDorothea Lange and the Migrant Mother
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 15mins
This photograph, by Dorothea Lange, has become the most iconic photograph of the Great Depression.
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False
This photograph did not help humanize the Great Depression.
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False
Based on what we learned, what happened as a result of this photo being publicized?
People showed sympathy.
Many people lacked empathy.
Lange notified the authorities of the state of the camp and 20,000 pounds of food was later sent.
Thompson’s family was living in this lean-to tent living off of frozen vegetables and small birds the children would kill.
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False
Dorothea Lange, and the many other photographers who documented the Great Depression, are responsible for not only recording the devastation of the time for historical records, but also helped those less impacted by the economic crisis see how bad the situation was across the United States.
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False
Although Thompson had one of the most famous faces of the time, she continued to live a life in poverty trying to support her 12 children as a single parent.
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False
What year was Florence Thompson born?
1902
1903
1904
1906
Which is true of Florence Thompson?
Married at 17
Also, married at 28
Her husband died of tuberculosis
She earned only 60 cents per one hundred pounds picked.
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False
She never earned a penny for the photograph, and continued to work 16 hour days from farming to hospitals to bar tending to feed her family.
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False
Dorothea Lange born 1895 in New Jersey.
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False
Where did Dorothea Lange study photography?
Columbia University
Connecticut University
Ithaca College
New York University
Dorothea Lange is best known for her photographs during the Great Depression of homeless men and migrant workers.
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False
Based on what we discussed, which is true of storytelling through photography? [Select All That Apply]
Photographs don’t just capture an image, they capture a moment.
Every photograph has a story behind it
Photographs are a way to capture history, share information, and reminisce.
Photographs are often misleading us to believe something that is not true,
Photojournalism is a form of journalism that involves using photographs as a source for news media through publication or broadcast.
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False
Photojournalism refers to a style of photography that is strictly journalistic, portraying information free of biases while telling a story.
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False
What makes a good news photo? [Select All That Apply]
The photo tells a story; it is visual reporting
Does not capture the attention of the viewer and holds it
They are not posed or staged, unless they are portraits
They illustrate the story
Composition and interesting lighting are key components of good photos.
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False
Good photos do not show the relationships between elements of the story.
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False
Good photos show the relationships between elements of the story.
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Flase
How do you accomplish making a good news photo?
[Select All That Apply]
Understand the story or the sport you are covering
Be interested in your subject’s story
Anticipate the action
Be willing to rethink your story
Art does not very important role in society.
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False
Artwork is rarely studied and referenced when discussing past cultures.
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False
When looking at artwork from the past, we get clues as to what the culture was like.
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False
Which is true of "Art as Education"? [Select All That Apply]
Art was particularly useful in religious contexts. If followers of the religion couldn’t read the religious text, artwork was another way to learn about the religion.
In addition to recording events and reflecting cultural traditions, art was also used as as source of education.
In a time when the majority of the population couldn’t read, art was not used to convey information.
Which is true of "Storytelling with Art"?
There can be a lot of power in art.
Art has the ability to convey information through imagery and create a deeper connection with the viewer.
Art can offer an experience, which can create a greater impact than other modes of getting information.
Art can also bring people together and encourage discussion and interpretation.
