Dorothea Lange
Documentary photographer of the Great Depression.
Their Story
Dorothea Lange was an American photographer famous for documenting the hardships of the Great Depression. Her photograph 'Migrant Mother' became one of the most recognized images of that era. Having had polio as a child, she understood struggle and brought deep compassion to her work.
Era
1900s
Field
Documentary Photography
Dorothea Lange
Documentary photographer of the Great Depression.
Art · Documentary Photography · 1900s · Women in STEM, Disabled Innovators
Their Story
Dorothea Lange was an American photographer famous for documenting the hardships of the Great Depression. Her photograph 'Migrant Mother' became one of the most recognized images of that era. Having had polio as a child, she understood struggle and brought deep compassion to her work.
Key Innovation
Used documentary photography to reveal the human stories behind the Great Depression.
Why It Matters Today
Her photos show students how images can build empathy and record important moments in history.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Lange
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
