What was the primary goal of Lange's Depression-era work?
Promote tourism
Capture cultural events
Humanize the consequences of poverty
Advertise new technology
Answer
Humanizing the consequences of poverty was Lange's primary goal during the Depression era. Through his evocative photographs, he aimed to capture the human toll of economic hardship, shedding light on the struggles and suffering faced by those affected by the Great Depression. Lange's work played a crucial role in shaping public perception and galvanizing support for government intervention to alleviate the devastating effects of poverty.
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