Lola Álvarez Bravo

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Lola Álvarez Bravo born?April 3, 1903
2. Where was Lola Álvarez Bravo born?Jalisco, Mexico
3. What is the distinction?First professional female photographer in Mexico
4. What is the awards?Premio José Clemente Orozco (1964) for contributions to photography and cultural preservation
5. Who was Lola Álvarez Bravo?She was the first professional Mexican woman photographer who used her camera to show everyday life in Mexico.
6. How did Lola learn to take pictures?She started by helping her husband, a photographer, and after they separated she became her own artist.

Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature.
Cultural Preservation: The act of protecting and maintaining cultural heritage for future generations.
Artistic Patronage: The support given by a wealthy person or institution to artists or artistic causes.