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Which photographer's work is most closely associated with capturing raw, unposed energy from everyday individuals encountered on the street?
Which photographer's work is most closely associated with capturing raw, unposed energy from everyday individuals encountered on the street?
- Florestine Perrault Collins
- Dana Scruggs
- Coreen Simpson (correct)
- Carrie Mae Weems
Several photographers documented the Civil Rights Movement; which of these photographers specifically captured images of Martin Luther King Jr. and other prominent figures within the movement, while aiming to portray the resilience of the Black community?
Several photographers documented the Civil Rights Movement; which of these photographers specifically captured images of Martin Luther King Jr. and other prominent figures within the movement, while aiming to portray the resilience of the Black community?
- Moneta Sleet Jr. (correct)
- Louis Draper
- PH Polk
- Roy DeCarava
Which photographer, deeply involved in the political and artist scene, made a point of advocating for the equitable treatment of Black artists and achieved recognition as the first Black photographer to shoot a Rolling Stone cover?
Which photographer, deeply involved in the political and artist scene, made a point of advocating for the equitable treatment of Black artists and achieved recognition as the first Black photographer to shoot a Rolling Stone cover?
- Lorna Simpson
- Florestine Perrault Collins
- Carrie Mae Weems
- Dana Scruggs (correct)
If a photography student is interested in studying images that reflect the everyday experiences and challenges faced by Black women, which photographer's 'kitchen table series' would be most relevant for their research?
If a photography student is interested in studying images that reflect the everyday experiences and challenges faced by Black women, which photographer's 'kitchen table series' would be most relevant for their research?
Which photographer, operating from a studio established in the late 1800s in Alabama, distinguished themselves as one of the earliest African American photographers and captured significant historical events like the Selma March?
Which photographer, operating from a studio established in the late 1800s in Alabama, distinguished themselves as one of the earliest African American photographers and captured significant historical events like the Selma March?
Which photographer from the Kamoinge Workshop in the 1960s concentrated on capturing images of artists and musicians, taking pride in offering representation of the Black American community that was often overlooked?
Which photographer from the Kamoinge Workshop in the 1960s concentrated on capturing images of artists and musicians, taking pride in offering representation of the Black American community that was often overlooked?
Which photographer, who captured everyday moments and aimed for realism over propaganda, would have been a key figure in depicting accurate representations of Black life during the Harlem Renaissance?
Which photographer, who captured everyday moments and aimed for realism over propaganda, would have been a key figure in depicting accurate representations of Black life during the Harlem Renaissance?
If a photography exhibition aims to display the diverse artistic expressions of Black American life with a focus on the jazz scene and collaborations with Harlem Renaissance figures, which photographer's work would be most fitting?
If a photography exhibition aims to display the diverse artistic expressions of Black American life with a focus on the jazz scene and collaborations with Harlem Renaissance figures, which photographer's work would be most fitting?
Which photographer, who used their art to showcase the difficulties of living in Black America, began their journey in photography after receiving a camera from their father?
Which photographer, who used their art to showcase the difficulties of living in Black America, began their journey in photography after receiving a camera from their father?
Which of these photographers started their own business specifically to support their family during the economic hardships of the Great Depression?
Which of these photographers started their own business specifically to support their family during the economic hardships of the Great Depression?
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Florestine Perrault Collins
Florestine Perrault Collins
Pioneering photographer who started her own business during the Great Depression to support her family.
Lorna Simpson
Lorna Simpson
Known for photographic works shown in MoMA and other galleries.
Louis Draper
Louis Draper
Photographer capturing the difficulties of living in Black America.
Anthony Barboza
Anthony Barboza
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Micaiah Carter
Micaiah Carter
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Dana Scruggs
Dana Scruggs
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Carrie Mae Weems
Carrie Mae Weems
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Coreen Simpson
Coreen Simpson
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PH Polk
PH Polk
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Roy DeCarava
Roy DeCarava
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Study Notes
- Florestine Perrault Collins was born in New Orleans in 1895 to freed parents.
- Collins started her own business to support her family during the Great Depression.
- Lorna Simpson's works have been featured in MoMA and other institutions.
- Louis Draper began photography after receiving a camera from his father.
- Draper's work highlights the challenges of Black life in America.
- Anthony Barboza, a member of the Kamoinge Workshop in the 1960s, is known for capturing artists and musicians.
- Barboza was dedicated to providing representation of the Black American community.
- Micaiah Carter primarily focuses on fashion photography.
- Carter mainly takes candid photos to avoid overly posed shots.
- Dana Scruggs is involved in the political and artist scene, advocating for fair treatment of Black artists.
- Scruggs was the first Black photographer to shoot a Rolling Stone cover.
- Scruggs was born and raised in Chicago.
- Scruggs aims to evoke emotion in viewers through her photos.
- Adger Cowans has received numerous awards throughout his career.
- Cowans focuses on musicians and other artists in his work.
- Carrie Mae Weems is famous for her "Kitchen Table Series."
- Weems' work explores the life experiences of Black women.
- Coreen Simpson likes to photograph people off the street to capture their raw energy.
- PH Polk was born in Alabama in the 1800s.
- Polk was one of the earliest African American photographers.
- Polk opened his own studio.
- Polk captured historical events such as the Selma March.
- Roy DeCarava depicted everyday aspects of life.
- DeCarava started taking photos in the 1940s.
- DeCarava is known for his candid captures of everyday moments.
- DeCarava often collaborated with Langston Hughes, a Harlem Renaissance poet.
- DeCarava was born and raised in Harlem, NY in 1919.
- DeCarava was popular during the Harlem Renaissance.
- DeCarava wanted to increase representation for Black people in art.
- DeCarava aimed for accuracy and realism over the propagandistic views of Black Americans.
- DeCarava was the first Black photographer to earn the Guggenheim Fellowship.
- DeCarava passed away in 2009.
- DeCarava began his photography career capturing the jazz scene.
- Moneta Sleet JR was born in 1926.
- Moneta Sleet JR studied photojournalism at NYU.
- Sleet was the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize.
- Sleet documented moments during the Civil Rights Movement.
- Sleet photographed MLK, Coretta Scott King Jr, and others.
- Sleet captured the resilience of the Black community.
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