I thought it was time to switch it up. I needed some color on my blog. The First Cover (top left) - This cover features a girl who looks like a princess, sitting in a bright, sunny field. It is very bright and cheerful, which correlates to Ishiguro's statement of Never Let Me Go being his most cheerful novel. The irony of this cover is that although the cover is very colorful and happy, the story line is very dull and sad. This cover has the ultimate purpose of portraying the positive side of Never Let Me Go . The Second Cover (top right) - The first thing that caught my eye was the boat drifting among a marsh area in the fog, similar to a major scene in the book where Tommy, Ruth, and Kathy come to a revelation. At this point, Ruth has gone through donations and is getting close to completion. This is a major change in the book due to the fact that up until this point, Ruth has kept Tommy and Kathy apart and controlled a majority of their lives. She is finally letting go ...
Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid's Tale . 1985. Huie, Wingyoung. Untitled https://www.wingyounghuie.com/p538617479 Untitled, part of Inside the Springs (2007) by Wingyoung Huie displays a cultural concept across the world. Upon first examination you see a group of older people doing a type of water aerobics. There is a wide range of both men and women actively participating in exercises utilizing noodles. In the picture all of the people are old and white, displaying a stereotype that only elderly people participate in water aerobics. Through connotative examination, the discovery is made that the image is meant to portray a message on stereotypes. It is stereotypical for the elderly to be limited to few activities, which are commonly categorized as low-intensity sports. These sports are then generalized as "elderly sports", stereotyping them even further. specifically water aerobics are seen as a typical elderly activity that is designed for the elderly and no on...
My attempt at being a British artist. The actual artist's exquisite work of art I appreciate art to a great extent. I love the way that it opens up such diverse interpretations and ideas through its presence. For as long as I can remember, art has been a huge part of my life. My father and I are constantly exploring new art galleries and museums near and far from home. This common love for art and the malleable understanding that comes with each piece is a significant part of our relationship. The piece above, has no actual title, but is portrayed as "Portrait of a Young Man, Probably Robert Devereux (1566-1601), Second Earl of Essex, was done by artist Nicholas Hilliard, an English goldsmith, in England in 1588. This piece is a "miniature", which is a piece of art that is less than 100 cm and is made of brass with a Vellum laid on a card. The miniature is a rather small oval with dimensions 15/8 x 13/8 inches. There isn't a true style or technique o...
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