Question

select the correct answer.

which of the following is true about forms of photography?

pictorial photography attempts to depict a scene realistically and objectively.
straight photography defines the way the photographer has \manipulated\ an image.
pictorial photography is also known as pure photography because no changes are made to the image.
pictorial photography includes photographs that represent \truth\ as a snapshot of reality.
documentary photography chronicles both significant and historical events as well as everyday life.

Explanation:

Analyze definitions of photography movements

• Pictorial photography (Pictorialism) emphasizes aesthetic, painterly qualities and artistic manipulation rather than realistic, objective depiction.
• Straight photography (pure photography) refers to photographs that are not subject to darkroom or digital manipulation, depicting a scene as realistically and objectively as possible.
• Documentary photography focuses on chronicling significant historical events as well as everyday life, serving as a truthful record.

Evaluate the given options

• Option 1 is incorrect: Pictorial photography does not attempt to depict a scene realistically and objectively.
• Option 2 is incorrect: Straight photography rejects manipulation.
• Option 3 is incorrect: Straight photography, not pictorial photography, is known as pure photography.
• Option 4 is incorrect: Pictorial photography does not represent objective "truth" or a simple snapshot of reality.
• Option 5 is correct: Documentary photography chronicles both significant and historical events as well as everyday life.

Answer:

• Pictorial photography attempts to depict a scene realistically and objectively.
• Straight photography defines the way the photographer has "manipulated" an image.
• Pictorial photography is also known as pure photography because no changes are made to the image.
• Pictorial photography includes photographs that represent "truth" as a snapshot of reality.
• Documentary photography chronicles both significant and historical events as well as everyday life. (Correct answer)