• Edward S. Curtis (1868-1952)

A 30-year-long project documenting over 80 Native American tribes, showcasing traditional customs and lifeways through sepia-toned photogravures.

• August Sander (1876-1964)

Typological photographic study documenting German societal archetypes through seven thematic groups, spanning decades and social strata.

• Paul Strand (1890-1976)

Portrayal of rural Italian village life, revealing intimate details of community members in domestic and communal spaces, highlighting unromanticized realities of post-war Italy.

• Jorge Mónaco (1957)

Detailed ethnographic documentation exploring traditional Mennonite lifestyles, highlighting cultural identity, community practices, and self-sufficient living.

• Walker Evans (1903-1975)

American experience during the Great Depression, focusing on people and architecture through an unvarnished aesthetic.

• David Octavius Hill (1802-1870),
• Robert Adamson (1852-1902)

Early photographic record of 1840s Scottish fishing communities, presented through formal portraits and scenes of daily life, illustrating the maritime industry, self-sufficiency, and tradition.