Ways of Seeing

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Ways of Seeing Representation
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Representation Aesthetic how well does
something look like something else? How
realistic?
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Representation Symbolic what meanings are
culturally agreed upon? Uses what is
known/accepted in society to give meaning.
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The Point In representation, we make meaning
from signs and symbols. These are contextual
(I.e. we have a lens.)
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PresenceWhat do we mean by this when were
talking about analyzing culture?
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PresenceWhat do we mean by this when were
talking about analyzing culture?How might
someone show presence?
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Moral Presence or Authority
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Economic Presence
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Physical Presence
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Social Presence
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Sexual Presence
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Male GazeThe world of popular representation is
seen through mens pleasure, on display for the
male.
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The Female Split-SelfParadox Women are the
surveyor and the surveyed.
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The Female Split-SelfSurveyor women learn to
see themselves as others see them. Surveyed
women are objects to be seen
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Representation reminds us that we are a man, we
are a woman. The ideal spectator is assumed to
be male and the image is designed to flatter
him. We find meaning everywhere.