Symbols of Ideal Life: Social Documentary Photography in America 1890–1950

by Maren Stange

The documentary style that dominates American photography had its origins in the social reform publicity campaigns of the turn of the century. This book traces the history of this genre and its main participants, including Jacob Riis, Lewis Hine, Walker Evans, Dorothea Lange, Ben Shahn, and Russell Lee.

Genres: Photography

Hardcover

First published April 28, 1989