ETHNIC PHOTOGRAPY AND SOCIAL CHANGE photographers Khadija Jones
Ethnicity and race Relates to cultural factors such as nationality, culture, ancestry, language, and belief. An ethnic group or ethnicity is a population of human beings whose members identify with each other, on the basis of a real or a presumed common genealogy or ancestry.Relates to cultural factors such as nationality, culture, ancestry, language, and belief. An ethnic group or ethnicity is a population of human beings whose members identify with each other, on the basis of a real or a presumed common genealogy or ancestry. Race refers to a person’s physical appearance such as skin color, eye color, hair color, etc.Race refers to a person’s physical appearance such as skin color, eye color, hair color, etc. The term race refers to the concept of dividing people into populations or groups on the basis of various sets of physical characteristics (which usually result from genetic ancestry).The term race refers to the concept of dividing people into populations or groups on the basis of various sets of physical characteristics (which usually result from genetic ancestry).
Throughout history of photography race and ethnicity have played key roles in some extremely important photographers.Throughout history of photography race and ethnicity have played key roles in some extremely important photographers. Among the issue of race and ethnicity comes the idea of social division, and with the divisions created among the society come the idea of social changeAmong the issue of race and ethnicity comes the idea of social division, and with the divisions created among the society come the idea of social change “Racial Stereotyping did not originate with photography, but photography has proven to be an unusually powerful instrument for reinforcing and propagating racial and racist imagery” American Photography: A Century of Images.“Racial Stereotyping did not originate with photography, but photography has proven to be an unusually powerful instrument for reinforcing and propagating racial and racist imagery” American Photography: A Century of Images.
Charles Lee Moore background info An American photographerAn American photographer Born March 9, March 11, 2010Born March 9, March 11, 2010 Main focus on the civil rights movementMain focus on the civil rights movement Book: Powerful Days the Civil RightsBook: Powerful Days the Civil Rights Photography Photography
Charles Moore background cont. “Rats had more rights than black people that night in Georgia”“Rats had more rights than black people that night in Georgia” Father was a minister in a Baptist church and it was here where he believed he got his racial attitude from, because Churches were segregated.Father was a minister in a Baptist church and it was here where he believed he got his racial attitude from, because Churches were segregated.
The CIVIL RIGHTS PHOTOGRAPHY OF CHARLES MOORE
Two police officers that were unaware of the prisoner’s identity arrest king for loitering. He was later released after his identity was known.
Capturing of the freedom March 1963 In 1963 William Moore was killed in Alabama during a mail delivery route. The letter contained information about segregation protest. Groups rallied to march the trail that William Moore followed.In 1963 William Moore was killed in Alabama during a mail delivery route. The letter contained information about segregation protest. Groups rallied to march the trail that William Moore followed.
Bruce Davidson He was born in 1933He was born in 1933 He is currently a Magnum PhotographerHe is currently a Magnum Photographer His approach was a bit different from Moore.His approach was a bit different from Moore. His photos give a viewer a more hopeful aspect, a sense of warmth to a difficult timeHis photos give a viewer a more hopeful aspect, a sense of warmth to a difficult time =38h0SAWDrIwhttp:// =38h0SAWDrIw
Who inspires me now based on ethinic issues Carrie Mae WeemsCarrie Mae Weems
Carrie mae Weems Born April 20, 1953 in Portland OregonBorn April 20, 1953 in Portland Oregon Did a composition of photographs.Did a composition of photographs. Most inspirational project to me was Ain’t Jokin; Most inspirational project to me was Ain’t Jokin; American Icons American Icons Kitchen Table Series, 1990Kitchen Table Series, 1990 Colored People Colored People She shows how the events today can cause negative stereotypes and prejudice.She shows how the events today can cause negative stereotypes and prejudice. This project shows how the era has shifted from being afraid to voice opinions about racist issues to able to make a mockery of racist jokes, ideas, and phrases.This project shows how the era has shifted from being afraid to voice opinions about racist issues to able to make a mockery of racist jokes, ideas, and phrases.
Why do they interest me? Digs into the life of ethnic families and communities.Digs into the life of ethnic families and communities. Look at issues such as race, poverty, and many other issues that effect the world today.Look at issues such as race, poverty, and many other issues that effect the world today. Helped shaped photography of the world today by not shying away from the tough topics.Helped shaped photography of the world today by not shying away from the tough topics. Also coming from a southern town I think it would be great to view the progression of the African American community now in a smaller southern town versus then.Also coming from a southern town I think it would be great to view the progression of the African American community now in a smaller southern town versus then.
References Powerful Days The Civil Rights Photography of Charles MoorePowerful Days The Civil Rights Photography of Charles Moore Time of Change Bruce DavidsonTime of Change Bruce Davidson American Photography: A century of ImagesAmerican Photography: A century of Images Carrie Mae WeemsCarrie Mae Weems