Dorothea Lange
Published on Nov 23, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
DOROTHEA LANGE
INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHER
EARLY LIFE
- May 26, 1895 - October 11, 1965
- Born in New Jersey
- Second-generation German parents
- Polio at age 7; weakened leg, limp
- Decided to be a phtogrpher at 18
Photo by Boston Public Library
BEGINNING CAREER
- Studied at Columbia University in NYC
- Moved to San Fran in 1919
- Decade-long medly of jobs
- Portait studios
- Helped her develop
Photo by Wilson Hui
Married Maynard Dixon in 1920, whom had profound influences. Divorced, and remarried Paul Schuster Taylor in 1935.
PAUL SCHUSTER TAYLOR
- Economist at University of Berkley
- Couple complimented each other
- Pro doc. of poor housing & wrkin conditions
- Advocates for strikes by Unions
- End discrimination against migrants
Reputation grew and was hailed for 'sensitive and intense pictures'. Received a Guggenheim Fellowship award.
FLORENCE OWENS THOMSON
- Most famously known for "Migrant Mother"
- Iconic photo symbolized era
- Seven children living on frozen peas
- Family traveling in search of lettuce fields
- Migrant agriculture workers
