What is considered Arbus's contribution to the art of photography?
The use of color film
The introduction of digital technology
The transformation of the art form
The creation of the selfie
Answer
Arbus's work transformed the art form of photography by pushing it into new and unexplored territory. Her photos of people on the fringes of society, such as transvestites, dwarfs, and nudists, were often shocking and controversial, but they also forced viewers to confront their own prejudices and assumptions about others.
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How many people viewed traveling exhibitions of her work from 1972 to 1979?
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