This portrait is powerful because of the historical attachment we pair to it. The face of Martin Luther King Jr is captured in mid speech as he gazes out to his audience. Although the microphones placed in front of Martin indicate higher status, the gesture of his hand is captured in a movement that signifies power to the viewer.
Bob Adelman, USA. New York City. April 15, 1967. Martin Luther KING Jr. addresses the largest peace demonstration in history at the United Nations Plaza, 1967. Photo. ARTstor
This portrait is powerful because of the historical attachment we pair to it. The face of Martin Luther King Jr is captured in mid speech as he gazes out to his audience. Although the microphones placed in front of Martin indicate higher status, the gesture of his hand is captured in a movement that signifies power to the viewer.
ReplyDeleteBob Adelman, USA. New York City. April 15, 1967. Martin Luther KING Jr. addresses the largest peace demonstration in history at the United Nations Plaza, 1967. Photo. ARTstor