Title Symbols of ideal life : social documentary photography in America, 1890-1950 / Maren Stange

Published Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1989 1989

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Description xvii, 190 pages : illustrations Contents From sensation to science : documentary photography at the turn of the century -- The Pittsburgh survey : Lewis Hine and the establishment of documentary Style -- "Symbols of ideal life" : Tugwell, Stryker, and the FSA photography project -- In conclusion : Stryker, Steichen, and the search for "A hood, honest photograph." Summary "The documentary style that dominates American photography had its origins in the social reform publicity campaigns at the turn of this century. Maren Stange traces the history of this genre and its main participants, who include Jacob Riis, Lewis Hine, Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, Ben Shahn, and Russell Lee."--Page 2 of cover Analysis Photography Special subjects Social life History United States Notes Includes index Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-177) Subject Documentary photography -- United States. SUBJECT United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140534 -- Pictorial works. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001272 United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140537 -- Pictorial works. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99001272 United States -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85140527 LC no. 88009527 ISBN 0521324416

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