What was the common theme in most of Diane Arbus's photographs?
People creating their own identities
The beauty of nature
Busy city streets
Glamorous celebrity lifestyle
Answer
Diane Arbus's photographs were often of people who were considered to be outsiders or marginalized, such as circus performers, nudists, and transvestites. She was interested in how people created their own identities and how they presented themselves to the world. Her photographs often have a sense of mystery and ambiguity, and they challenge the viewer to question their own assumptions about what is normal and acceptable.
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