[Detail] Bridge at Strawberry Plains, Knoxville
Lesson Overview
This lesson will analyze Civil War photographs and explore how and why the American Civil War was photographed.
Objectives
Students will be able to:
- Explore who has photographed war and why
- Learn about Mathew Brady's process for photographing the Civil War
- Learn how photographic equipment has improved through time
- Analyze Civil War photographs
Standards
Time Required
- Two to three weeks
Recommended Grade Level
- 6-8
- 3-5
Topic
- Civil War
- Arts & Culture
Era
- Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Credits
Chris Fricke and Glenda Ritz