
Gordon Parks' Photography and Impact
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Arts, Social Studies, Journalism
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary focus of Gordon Parks' 1957 assignment for Life magazine?
Exploring crime in major American cities
Documenting rural life in America
Capturing the beauty of nature
Photographing famous celebrities
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes Gordon Parks' approach to photography?
Commercial success
Social justice and empathy
Aesthetic beauty
Technical perfection
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Gordon Parks use cinematic techniques in his photography?
By avoiding any narrative elements
By creating a sense of familiarity and narrative
By using black and white film exclusively
By focusing on abstract art
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did Gordon Parks choose to photograph in color for 'The Atmosphere of Crime'?
To make the images more relatable and impactful
To avoid any narrative elements
To focus on abstract art
To blend in with other black and white works
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the key messages in Parks' photo essay 'The Atmosphere of Crime'?
Crime is glamorous and exciting
Police actions are always justified
Crime only affects the wealthy
The reality of crime is harsh and often misrepresented
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what way did Gordon Parks' photography challenge stereotypes?
By showing familiar people in unexpected roles
By presenting crime as a distant issue
By focusing solely on celebrity culture
By reinforcing common stereotypes
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common reaction of viewers to Parks' photographs in 'The Atmosphere of Crime'?
They found them comforting and familiar
They were shocked by the unexpected reality
They were indifferent to the images
They focused on the technical flaws
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