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Discussion Post: The Family of Man
Part I: Discuss elements from this week's content that intrigue you. Be specific and provide examples.
After viewing more of the Family of Man exhibition photos, what is your reaction? What do you think of Steichen's concept?
What are your thoughts on truthfulness and documentary and photojournalist photography? Is documentary photography as powerful now as it was during the Great Depression and WWI? Can you think of a current example?
Why might William Eugene Smith's Spanish Village photo essay be problematic?
Part II: Discuss the major aspects of Robert Frank's The America's. Do you agree or disagree with how it was initially received by the public? Why or why not?
Why is Nan Goldin controversial?
What was your favorite image from the chapter and who created it? What was your favorite image from the websites and power point and who created it? What about them resonates with you?
In what way do you feel straight photography has expanded during the past decades we've covered? Cite specific examples in your response.