What role did photography play in the social and cultural documentation during significant historical movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement or the Great Depression?
How has the evolution of photographic technology through the 19th and 20th centuries affected the way historical events and figures are documented and remembered?
In what ways did Matthew Brady's Civil War photographs alter public perceptions of the war, and how did they contribute to the field of photojournalism?
How has the preservation and restoration of historical photographs been approached over the years, and what challenges are associated with maintaining these visual records for future generations?
In what ways did photojournalism during the Great Depression, particularly the work of photographers like Dorothea Lange, influence public perception and policy-making?
What role did photography play during the American Civil War, and how did photographers like Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner contribute to our understanding of the conflict?
