Artist: Lewis Hine
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Year: 1920
Give a brief description of the movement, photographer, or term you researched. How are they significant to the history of photography (50-75 words)?
Lewis Hine was a very decorated photographer (If there was such a thing). His photographs were instrumental in changing the child labor laws in the US. Throughout his career he has worked with many organizations such as the American Red Cross, Russell Sage Foundation, National Child Labor Committee (NCLC), Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), he document the construction of The Empire State Building. He also served as chief photographer for the Works Progress Administration's (WPA) National Research Project, which studied changes in industry and their effect on employment. Hine was also a member of the faculty of the Ethical Culture Fieldston School.
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 feel as if Lewis photographed what he believed in, such as equal humane labor laws for everyone. It's hard to believe he didn't have any children. Hine used his camera as a tool for social reform, he photographed what was happening in the work place, it was as if he wanted everyone to see the "dirty work" and do something about it.
Name (please only include if it is ok to publish on blog): Rachel Desalegne
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