S O C I A L J U S T I C E A N D T H E C O M M U N I T Y
Shepard Fairy
Barbara Kruger
Rachel Perry Welty
Other Photographers to consider: Jacob Riis, Dorothea Lange, Walker Evans, Sebastiao Salgado, Robert Frank, Lewis Hine, Edward Curtis, Ansel Adams, Lola Alvarez Bravo, Diane Arbus, Mary Ellen Mark, James Nachtwey, Robert Capa, Platon.
Select one of the above photographers.
Post at least 3 of their images on your weebly site. Include their name and any background information you can find on them. Answer the following questions about ONE of the images:
What is the setting and subject/action in the photo?
Describe the composition and lighting in the shot.
What social or cultural issue, or historical event does the photo shed light on?
What idea does the photo visually communicate ?
For this photo assignment you will select an issue or cause that is of interest to you.
It may be a local/community issue, school issue, national or global issue. You will take a series of photos to communicate this concept, and add text or a slogan to convey your idea.
Possible Ideas:
The environment/pollution /water
Education
Gun violence
Racism
Immigration
Unfair treatment of groups or individuals due to race, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion,
Ageism
Climate change
Mental illness
Poverty
Death penalty
Labor laws
unemployment
(Celebrate) diversity
Child welfare / hunger
Healthcare
Homelessness
Black Lives Matter
Drug Abuse
Freedom of Expression
Art matters/ Importance of Arts (and funding of arts programs)
Animal rights – neutering cats and dogs, saving strays
Protecting endangered species
Equal rights for those with Special needs/disabilities
Better care for Veterans
Helping, fighting for or giving a voice to anyone being abused, violated or oppressed
Due to skin color, heritage,/culture, gender, gender identity
Local issues:
preserving historic buildings
rising cost of taxes
keeping pierce beach, water clean
conserviaton of land and water
School issues:
bullying
social media
screen time/phone use