Their work speaks of life in America and of their feelings and experiences as immigrants in a new land. Like the farmers, laborers, teachers, and musicians who came to America as immigrants, these artists had ideas and dreams about what their new country would be like. At the same time, they recorded uniquely American themes such as the mass consumption of consumer goods, jazz, and our nation s love of the automobile. These artists also brought European equipment, ideas, and training with them, which was to have a tremendous influence on American photography. The result was a startling new vision of America.
Interactive questions accompany each image.
Angle, Framing, and Light presents exercises in critical thinking. Learning to Look is a questioning strategy that encourages meaningful classroom discussions about the works. This page last updated September 15, 1999.