American Photography

David Turnley, Casualties of War, 1991

This particular image really stood out to me from all the images 

that were included in the video. It may be because I have friends

that are fighting in Iraq or maybe because of the anguish on the

soldier's face. It's one of the most heartbreaking pictures I've ever 

seen. It's pictures like this that have changed the world. The film

really showcased that, showing images that have had a profound 

effect on the American Public. Pictures have helped shaped our

society over the past hundred years, they have inspired social

change, expanded our definition of art, made and destroyed

political campaigns, and just been great to look at. Pictures 

have become such a huge part of our culture, that I couldn't 

imagine a world without them.

-Jessica Stockton