Monday, April 21, 2008
Barbara Kryger
I think Kruger is challenging certain norms that are associated with masculinity by adding so called "femininity". This challenges the viewer, does it make a difference for them? I didnt really get any of the pictures i think i might kind of get 10.1. I understand her the femininity but am having trouble getting the mix with the military. And 10.3, when i look at it my mind thinks about the hands washing with soup and a brush i think of house chores, but the hands look more masculine. When i read the caption, "You make history when you do business." then i get confused again and have a hard time bringing them together in my mind. I think i understand the theory of gender and difference but i get lost as a viewer of other displays.
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Sometimes it's easier to try and really take apart one picture than tackle the whole series.
Think about the history/business image. What did we talk about when we talked about our notions of history? Think about some major historical events- what are those really about when you get down to it? And who are the major players?
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