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Activity

Perception Through Photography
60 minutes

Summary
How does the perception of a photographer influence the composition of image? Participants will explore this question through the analysis of photographs.
Goal

Teaching with Primary Sources

Objectives

  • Compare styles of photographers

  • Analyze a primary source

  • Develop instructional strategies to help students examine and analyze primary sources

Resources Included in This Activity
Portrait of Billie Holiday, Van Vechten
Portrait of Billie Holiday, Van Vechten
Portrait of Billie Holiday
Portrait of Billie Holiday
Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, 1946
Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, 1946
Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, 1947
Portrait of Billie Holiday and Mister, 1947
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Mr. Gottlieb's Comments
Mr. Gottlieb's Comments
Primary Source Analysis Tool
Primary Source Analysis Tool
Teacher's Guide to Analyzing Photographs and Prints
Teacher's Guide to Analyzing Photographs and Prints
Carl Van Vechten Biography
Carl Van Vechten Biography
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William P. Gottlieb's Life and Work
William P. Gottlieb's Life and Work
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