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High school showing part of Federal Art Project mural decoration, Fullerton, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
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High school showing part of Federal Art Project mural decoration, Fullerton, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
High school showing part of Federal Art Project mural decoration. Fullerton, California
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This photograph, taken by renowned American photographer Dorothea Lange in 1937, captures a part of the Federal Art Project mural decoration at a high school in Fullerton, California. The mural, a product of the New Deal's Federal Art Project, is an architectural feature that adds character and charm to the otherwise ordinary school building. The arches and cloisters, reminiscent of European architecture, create an intriguing contrast against the dark background, casting long shadows and adding depth to the image. The Great Depression, which had been ravaging the country since the late 1920s, had left many Americans struggling economically. The New Deal, a series of programs and projects initiated by the federal government, aimed to provide employment and alleviate the effects of the Depression. The Federal Art Project, a part of the Works Progress Administration, was one such initiative that provided jobs for artists, including Dorothea Lange, to create public art. The photograph shows a group of girls walking through the archway, their faces shrouded in shadow, adding an element of mystery to the image. The students, dressed in simple clothing, reflect the economic realities of the time. The mural, with its intricate designs and vibrant colors, stands as a testament to the enduring power of art to uplift and inspire, even in the darkest of times. The photograph, a nitrate negative, was taken during Lange's tenure with the Farm Security Administration, a New Deal agency that documented the effects of the Depression on rural America. Later, during World War II, Lange worked for the Office of War Information, using her photography skills to support the war effort. Dorothea Lange, a pioneering female photographer, left an indelible mark on American photography with her evocative images of the human condition.
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