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Exploring Cultural Rituals Material Analysis Guide for Wedding Photographs

Team Members: ___________________________ Period: __________________

1. Observation
   Describe the photograph. What do you see? Be specific about the content.

    

    

2. Analysis

   1. What was the photographer's intent?

       

       

   2. What was the purpose of the photograph?

       

       

   3. Who would be likely to purchase this photograph?

       

       

   4. What does the photograph tell us about the time period of its origin?

       

       

   5. How does the photograph portray American society?