photohistproject

=**Photo History Project**=

In what ways is photography a unique/powerful means of communication? How does learning about the history of photography help us to better understand the world in which we live?
 * Unit Essential Questions:**

Revisit the following link to help you get started: http://www.pbs.org/ktca/americanphotography/

Social/Political Persuasion Historical/Monumental Events Social Change Aesthetics Exceptional Places Human Conditions: tragedies, injustices, war and peace A moment(s) in time Famous/Infamous Personalities Symbol(s) of an era
 * Communication in Photography: Major Themes**

1850 - 1900 1900 - 1930 1930 - 1945 1945 - 1960 1960 - 1970 1970 - 1980 1980 - 1990 1990 - present
 * In pairs, research one of the following time periods. The time periods will be assigned by the teacher.**
 * Find powerful photographs(at least 3 per theme) that represent at least FOUR of the above major themes or ideas for your time period.**


 * Identify who took the photograph, describe the circumstance/setting and justify the selection:**
 * Include the photographer, date, title;
 * A well-developed paragraph; be clear, thoughtful, thorough;
 * Use a topic sentence;
 * Include discussion of supporting evidence.