How does the work of Tanya Aguiñiga relate to humanity and nature, the theme of Chapter 13?

Art and Visual Culture Instructions: Part 1: Watch the Videos (You must watch all three) Nick Cave: Nick Cave Brings Art, Sculpture to Life, 2016. (5:22 Min) Nick Cave creates “Soundsuits” surreally majestic objects blending fashion and sculpture that originated as metaphorical suits of armor in response to the Rodney King beatings and have evolved […]

Describe the studium of the photograph?

Visual Culture Case Study Case Study: 20% For this assignment, you will be choosing a 20th-century photograph to use as a case study. You will be identifying the studium and punctum and analyzing your photograph by applying photographic seeing. Write a paper of approx. 1,000 words in which you complete the following: Choose a photo […]

What similarities and differences can we see between cultures?

Journal Prompt In 200-400 words, write a journal entry in which you reflect on two of the cultures explored in our course. Compare how each society used visual culture to explore the theme of identity. What similarities and differences can we see between cultures? You should be using this journal to explore our broader course […]

What is the category of images that you most interact with?

Topic: Visual Culture and Ideology Reflection According to John Berger, visual culture forms part of a larger “way of seeing” that structures our interaction with the world around us; that is, visual culture shapes the ways we know ourselves and our position within the larger world. What are the principle visual images that you encounter? […]