Provisional Essay Title
In John Berger’s 7th essay in his book, “Ways of seeing” (Berger 1972), he examines the similarity of the language between oil paintings and advertisements. To what extend is this true and is it still as relevant today?
What material will you look at?
I will look at psychoanalysis, marxism and the gaze
Which specific therorist/writers will you refer to?
Althusser
John Berger
Freud
Judith Williamson
Books/Articles/Resources
Berger J (1972) 'Ways of Seeing'
Betterton R (ed) (1987) 'Looking on:Images of Femininity in the Visual Arts and Media' London Pandora Press
Robinson, H 'Feminism- Art- Theory:an Anthology' 1968-2000. Oxford Blackwell
Williamson J (1978) 'Decoding Advertisements' London Marion Boyars