Review:
Jacob Riis Documenting Poverty In Turn Of The Century New York City Through Photography
overall review score: 4.5
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Jacob Riis was a Danish-American social reformer and photographer who documented poverty in turn-of-the-century New York City through his powerful and impactful photographs.
Key Features
- Photography
- Social reform
- Historical documentation
Pros
- Shed light on the harsh living conditions of the poor in NYC
- Raised awareness about social issues
- Influenced future documentary photography
Cons
- No cons listed