Frederick Douglass and the Photographic Self-Representation

Art Discussion 6
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Douglass developed an interest in photography. Frederick Douglass saw photography as an effective instrument for combating racism. He hailed it as a uniquely approachable art form that, in the hands of the oppressed and historically underprivileged, could serve as a tool for democratization. He understood that photographs enabled him to depict himself as a person deserving the same respect and dignity as any white man and opposed slavery and discriminatory societal conventions. He regarded photography as a powerful tool for dismantling stereotypes and advancing equal rights for African Americans. Douglass r...