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How did "The Americans" impact photography?

  • It was largely ignored

  • It defined color photography

  • It changed photography's nature

  • It had no impact

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The Americans, a photographic exhibition by Robert Frank, revolutionized photography by challenging traditional notions of beauty and narrative. Frank's candid, unstaged images captured the complexities of American society, revealing the hidden realities and social injustices often overlooked by mainstream photography. This approach shifted the focus of photography from idealized representations to a more honest and introspective exploration of human experience.
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