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

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.