Monday, March 2, 2015

Half Past Autumn, Gordon Parks

On the day Gordon Parks was born, how did the doctor save Gordon's life?\
The doctor saved Gordons life by helping him on the ir,
Where was Gordon born? (what state?
Gordon was born in Fort Scott Kansas
What did Gordon's class adviser, Ms. McClintock, tell him about college?
She told him not to attend college because ti would be a waste of money for his parents.
 How old was Gordon when his mother died?
Gordon was 14 years old when his mother died.
Where did Gordon move after his mother died?
Gordon moved to Minnesota when his mother died.
Did Gordon graduate from college?
Yes, Gordon graduated from college.
How did Gordon begin his fashion photography career?
Gordon began his fashion photography career when he got signed by Vogue.
What is a "double exposure?"
The repeated exposure of a photographic plate or film to ride
.Who was boxer Joe Louis?
Joe Louis was an African American boxer who was the world heavyweight champion.
What instrument did Gordon play?
Gordon played the piano, among other instruments.
What was the purpose of the Farm Security Administration?
The purpose of it was to end poverty in the United States
When Roy Stryker hired Gordon for the FSA, what was Stryker's first assignment for Gordon in Washington, D.C.?
His first assignment was to photograph war.
Who was Ella Watson?
Ella Watson was a female cowboy, one who paved immigration in Wyoming,
What was the inspiration for Grant Wood's American Gothic?
What did Gordon learn from Stryker about photography?
Gordon learned how to be a better photographer.

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