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What is the difference between the development direction of documentary photography in the United States and Europe?

Different concerns have different purposes.

1, different concerns: American documentary photography pays attention to the living conditions of the bottom people, while European documentary photography pays attention to historical events and human environment.

2. Different purposes: American documentary photography is mostly used to promote social reform, while European documentary photography is mostly used for historical records.