Edward Curtis

Title: Canyon De Chelley
Artist: Edward S. Curtis

Medium: Unknown

Year: 1904



Give a brief description of the movement, photographer, or term you researched. How are they significant to the history of photography (50-75 words)?



The Canyon De Chelly Monument was established in northeastern Arizona on April 1, 1931. It is in the boundries of the Navajo Nation and preserves ruins of the tribes that lived in that area. It is one of the most unique parks because it consists only of Navajo Tribal Land which is still owned by them. They are significant to the history of photography because of how many different photographers go there to get pictures.





Write a short personal reaction to the movement, photographer or term you researched. What is interesting or not interesting about the work (50 – 75 words).



I had no idea that this even exists. I knew that there was plenty of land owned by the Indian tribes, but not like this. They don't charge people to come in and see their land, and they take very good care of it. I think the way that this photographer shot this is really nice. It gives us an idea of how big it really is because of the people on horses. I love the lighting of this picture as well, there are so many different shadows that make it really interesting.







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