ART 170 Photography as an Art Name:________________
Fall Quarter 2016
Randy Nelson

Visual Journal
Assignment 8

National Geographic and The Afghan Girl
Due Wednesday November 9th 2016

View The Search for the Afghan Girl, DS 371.3 S43 2002 

What is the story? Are there any classic stories that this video reminds you of?


Discuss the different ways that “eyes” are a topic in this story.

What can you say about McCurry's photographic technique?

Why was it important to find the Afghan girl?

How does Steve McCurry relate to the culture and the people of Pakistan/Afghanistan?

Who are some of the celebrity media people appearing in this program?