What was the title of Lange’s most well-known portrait? , English homework help

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Follow the link to read the biography of Dorthea Lange then complete the reading response questions.

http://www.biography.com/people/dorothea-lange-9372993

Directions: Please respond to the following questions. Unless otherwise stated, your responses to each question should be 3-7 sentences in length where applicable.

1. Lange states, “[It] was the most important thing that happened to me, and formed me, guided me, instructed me, helped me and humiliated me…” What was she speaking of?

2. What were the two major components of Lange’s upbringing? How did these influence her life and her work?

3. What was the title of Lange’s most well-known portrait? Why do you think this portrait is so popular?

4. Why do you think Dorthea Lange was able to influence so many people with her photographs? What was unique about her?

5. What was happening in the United States in the 1930’s that may have influenced Lange’s documentary photography? Explain your choices.

6. Now it's your turn.

Conduct a search either online or at your local library to find a biography on someone you are interested in learning more about and answer the following questions.

a. Who did you choose and why? What do you like or dislike about this person?

b. Why do you think the author found it important to write a biography based on the life of this person?

c. List a minimum of 3 important events that occurred in this person’s life. List at least 5 interesting facts about this person or their life.

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Discussion:
1. Lange states, “[It] was the most important thing that happened to me, and formed me,
guided me, instructed me, helped me and humiliated me…” What was she speaking of?
At the age of seven years old, Lange suffered illness. The illness that she had was not the
hindrance of her dreams, but rather, it inspired her to continue life and her journey. She clearly
speaking of about her life during her childhood. She still has courage and strong spirit to
perform and struggle the battle of life. The effect of her illnesses and being weak encourage her
to be more courageous in facing her tomorrow.

2. What were the two major components of Lange’s upbringing? How did these influence her
life and her work?
The two major components of Lange upbringing are the Art and Literature. These two
components have been influenced in her life and work significantly. She completed her study
and having a profession of being the photographer. Lange was so predestined o become the
image bearer, the spokesman of the survivor's life. Through these two components, Lange
became popular her different photographs work together with her family. She began her career
as a...


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