History of Photo Vol.4-6

Question 1

Photomontage originated in Germany in 1918, what is it?

Accepted Answer

Collages assembled from found pictures in newspapers & magazines

Question 2

"Le Violon d'Ingres," taken by Man Ray in 1924, made her a metaphor for a violin; some consider the photo a presage of :

Accepted Answer

Digital Photography

Question 3

Avedon was initially denied use of a studio by the magazine. He shot models on the street & other uncommon places.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

These images were created by photographer Lauren Greenfeild.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Radio became threat to Newspapers during the 1920’s & 30’s. In response newspapers began running more graphic photos.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

What year was the first digital image created?

Accepted Answer

1957

Question 7

________ is known for capturing mundane aspects of American popular culture in straightforward, unglamorous images.

Accepted Answer

Stephen Shore

Question 8

What kind of camera is this?

Accepted Answer

8x10 Large Format View Camera

Question 9

the Battle of Iwo Jima by photographer Joe Rosenthal, it is one of the most ...

Accepted Answer

copied & reproduced photos in the world.

Question 10

W. Eugene Smith is known for developing what?

Accepted Answer

The editorial photo essay

Question 11

On 12/31/1940 the very first photography show opened at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC, what was the show called?

Accepted Answer

Sixty Photographs: A Survey of Camera Esthetics

Question 12

This exhibition, brought together hundreds of images and was a forthright declaration of global solidarity.

Accepted Answer

Family of Man

Question 13

What year was the world's first digital camera invented?

Accepted Answer

1975

Question 14

What kind of camera is this?

Accepted Answer

Twin Lens Reflex Camera

Question 15

In 1922 the artist Man Ray invented the Rayograph after an accidental experiment in the darkroom.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

What was the title of Robert Frank's most popular series?

Accepted Answer

The Americans

Question 17

Edwin Land, inventor of the Polaroid was inspired by his daughter who wanted a camera that produced instant prints.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

This photo by Henri Cartier-Bresson is known as:

Accepted Answer

The Decisive Moment

Question 19

Why did the 1960 US election mark an important shift in how the public connected to candidates and their campaigns?

Accepted Answer

First to be televised

Question 20

Eggleston was credited with helping establish color photography in the late 20th century as a legitimate artistic medium

Accepted Answer

True

Question 21

This photo by Gordon Parks (1942) is part of the FSA collection. What does FSA stand for?

Accepted Answer

Farm Security Administration

Question 22

Best known for his Pulitzer prize-winning photo, Saigon Execution, he also won over 500 awards for his work. Who is he?

Accepted Answer

Eddie Adams

Questions 22