Dorothea Lange
- 95 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Introduces the history and art of photography to a broader public. This book provides a comprehensive view of the artists who have helped shape the medium.
Dorothea Lange Books
Dorothea Lange was a pivotal American documentary photographer whose work during the Great Depression for the Farm Security Administration profoundly humanized the struggles of the era. Her powerful images captured the tragic realities faced by many, significantly shaping the trajectory of documentary photography. Lange's keen eye for emotional truth and social commentary cemented her legacy as a vital voice in visual storytelling.
In Focus: Dorothea Lange - Photographs From the J.Paul Getty Museum
- 144 pages
- 6 hours of reading
An examination of the life and career of Dorothea Lange, who is recognized for her social documentary work in the Great Depression of the 1930s. It discusses about 50 of her pictures held by the Getty Museum, and includes an edited transcript of a colloquium on Lange and a chronicle of her life.