Unit 3 Flashcards
What are typical subjects in Mexican photography?
Local scenes, ordinary urban scenes, and traditional religious practices among rural people.
Who is Nacho Lopez?
A photographer who depicted everyday life in Mexico City.
How did Nacho Lopez pose his subjects?
He would sometimes pose them to create a humorous or poignant effect.
What perspective did Nacho Lopez have on the poor in his photography?
He presented the poor as animated, capable actors in their own realm, not as victims.
What did Nacho Lopez believe about photojournalism?
He believed it was the most expressive form of photography.
What was Nacho Lopez’s distaste in photography?
He had a distaste for photographers who pursued picturesque subjects.
What is the title and year of Nacho Lopez’s notable work?
Nacho Lopez, Campesino, 1949.
What is Magnum Photos?
A cooperative photographic agency founded in 1947 by Henri-Cartier Bresson, Robert Capa, David “Chim” Seymour, and George Rodger.
What was the goal of Magnum Photos?
To gain more editorial control over their pictures.
What was Magnum Photos’ first project?
A project for the Ladies Home Journal for the monthly photo-essays titled “People are People the World Over.”
What did Magnum Photos focus on in their work?
Photography that would contribute to human betterment.
What is ‘The Family of Man’?
‘The Family of Man’ is a photography exhibition organized by Edward Steichen for the Museum of Modern Art in 1955.
What theme did ‘The Family of Man’ emphasize?
‘The Family of Man’ emphasized the theme of common humanity against the destructive effects of political polarization and divisiveness.
How was ‘The Family of Man’ received by the public?
‘The Family of Man’ was enthusiastically received by the public, who were ready to affirm the goodness of mankind after WWII.
How many countries did ‘The Family of Man’ travel to?
‘The Family of Man’ traveled to over 30 countries.
How many people saw ‘The Family of Man’ exhibition?
‘The Family of Man’ was seen by 9 million people.
When did ‘The Family of Man’ exhibition take place?
‘The Family of Man’ exhibition took place from January 24 to May 8, 1955.
What did Graciela Iturbide focus on in her photography?
She focuses on the adaptation of traditional life to the modern world.
How does Graciela Iturbide portray cultural identity?
She does not mourn the loss of cultural identity or romanticize severe poverty.
What is the depiction of indigenous Mexican peoples in Iturbide’s work?
She portrays them as constantly in flux and accommodating to change.
What was the title of Graciela Iturbide’s work in 1979?
Woman Angel, Sonora Desert, Mexico, 1979
What type of subjects did Graciela Iturbide begin her career photographing?
She began her career photographing indigenous and rural peoples.
Who was Manuel Alvarez Bravo?
The most influential photographer in Mexico during the second half of the 20th century.
Which photographers studied with Manuel Alvarez Bravo?
Nacho Lopez and Graciela Iturbide.