Does the Camera Ever Lie?
Does the Camera Ever Lie?
Description:
Photographers often want to communicate a thought or emotion with their work. Although the camera lens views the world impartially, the photographer constantly judges, deciding what to photograph and how to photograph it - focusing on creating a strong image that will communicate the desired message. The examples in this special presentation have been drawn from Alexander Gardner's 1865 book, Gardner's Photographic Sketch Book of the War. They reveal that in order to achieve a more striking effect or to cater to the interest of the public, Gardner sometimes rearranged the elements in his photographs or departed from the facts in his writing.
Education Levels:
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Subject:
History, Photography, United States History
Resource Type:
Lesson plan
Medium:
GIF, Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Students
Online provider:
Library of Congress
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