Chapter 7(all FSA photographers)

Question 0

Was fired from the FSA, only photographer in FSA to use view camera. He photo’d vernacular architecture, dead pan photography, non-emotional portraits, and the exploitation of Cuban people. Worked at Fortune Magazine. Influenced by Eugene Atget and Paul Strand.

Answer 0

Walker Evans

Question 1

“Dr. Flash” Invented the Xenon Flash. A flash we still use today.known for Stop Motion Flash photography and his study of motion. Most notable photo: his milk drop photo

Answer 1

Dr. Harold E. Edgerton

Question 2

Bought his camera from a pawn shop. Worked for Life Magazine. Quit from office of war information due to not being allowed to photo black pilots. Documented poverty in Rio de Janero, saved a boys life from photo of dying boy. Did fashion photography. Photo’d Malcomn X. 1st Af. Am. Director for major motion picture company. Dir. Shaft.

Answer 2

Gordon Parks

Question 3

Photo’d migrant workers and Japanese in relocation camps. Most famous photo: Migrant Mother. Used Twin Lens Reflex. Had polio. Worked for Life Magazine. The movie “Grapes of Wrath” modeled after her work.

Answer 3

Dorothea Lange