Question

Dorothea Lange was a photographer/photo journalist during _______________.

Answer 1

The great depression

Answer 2

Answer:

A) the Great Depression

Explanation:

Dorothea Lange's life illustrates the personal, professional struggle and achievements of a woman who has been ahead of her time. She was one of the most important professionals in American photography. She became known for images of the great depression and the plight of immigrants in the United States.  From these works she profoundly influenced the development of documentary photography.  The themes of unemployed and homeless people caught the eye and brought their art to the federal government, specifically the Farm Security Administration (FSA).