Joe Rosenthal American War Photographer World War II

Joe Rosenthal American War Photographer World War II

• • • • A biography of your photographer which must include: - Where and when they were born - Education - Where his/her work appears (publications/newspaper/magazines/museums) - What style of photography he/she is known - Explain what that style is about - Early influences on the photographer-where do they get there inspiration - Any Unusual or interesting facts about the photographer Five to six (5 -6) different images made by your photographer -Each photo must include a title, where it was taken, and the year Answer the following question for each photograph: - What is the lighting used? (Artificial (inside) or natural (outside). What direction is it coming from? Comment on the lighting. - What is the main subject of the photograph? How can you tell? - Explain HOW the composition works to make the photo so striking? Think lines, lighting, rules of thirds, texture, etc. - What is the photographer trying to communicate in the photograph? Is there a story? - Why did you select this photograph as opposed to any other?

Life • Born in D. C. on October 9, 1911 • Graduated from University of San Francisco • He work appeared on magazine, newspapers, and posters all over the U. S.

Style • Known for his War photos • Known for his photo called ‘Raising of the Flag on Iwo Jima’ • Awarded a Pulitzer Price in 1945 for the iconic photo

Raising of the Flag on Iwo Jima

• • Lighting: Natural Direction: Side Subject: Flag and Soldiers Story: Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima

• • Lighting: Natural Direction: Down Slightly Subject: Dead Soldiers Story: A soldier walks across a field passing dead soldiers

• • Lighting: Natural Direction: Downward Subject: Vehicles Story: Amphibious vehicles drive across a small land bridge

• • Lighting: Natural Direction: Side Subject: The soldiers Story: The soldiers are have mass