About This Lesson
Use this matching game to explore the characteristic traits of the New Deal photographers and gain a deeper understanding of the Great Depression and its lasting impact on the American people.
There are many paths to success in this challenge, making it a fun way to discover the photographers of the Farm Security Administration. Even an incorrect guess can reveal something new. Although the New Deal photographers shared a common mission each brought a distinctive artistic vision, technical expertise, and choice of camera to the task. Can you spot the differences in their styles?
Includes extension strategies and links for using the Library of Congress and Smithsonian Archives of American Art for student-driven research projects.
