Photography Post-WWII: Famous Photographers and Exhibitions
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What was the primary aim of The Family of Man exhibition?

  • To showcase the latest advancements in camera technology
  • To celebrate the shared human experience across cultures in the post-World War II era (correct)
  • To showcase the work of individual photographers
  • To promote the new Bauhaus style of photography
  • Where is The Family of Man exhibition permanently installed?

  • The Museum of Modern Art in New York
  • Clervaux Castle in Luxembourg (correct)
  • The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.
  • The Tate Modern in London
  • What characterized Robert Frank's 'The Americans'?

  • Idealized and glamorous views of 1950s American society
  • A documentary style that was objective and neutral
  • A raw, subjective, and critical perspective of 1950s American society (correct)
  • A focus on landscape and still-life photography
  • What is the primary goal of the photographer's eye in street photography?

    <p>To capture the tangible presence of the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many photographs were featured in The Family of Man exhibition?

    <p>503 photographs from 68 countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for pioneering an innovative abstract style in photography?

    <p>Aaron Siskind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did 'The Americans' teach photographers to do?

    <p>To find meaning in simple, everyday moments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which photographer is famous for their iconic portraits of notable individuals like Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe?

    <p>Yousuf Karsh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the museum where The Family of Man exhibition was first curated?

    <p>The Museum of Modern Art in New York</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of Robert Frank's groundbreaking photobook that offered a fresh, critical outsider's view of American society?

    <p>The Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known for capturing empathetic, insider's perspectives on marginalized communities and individuals living on the fringes of society?

    <p>Bruce Davidson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the photograph taken by Diane Arbus in 1967?

    <p>Identical Twins, Roselle, NJ</p> Signup and view all the answers

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