Reading Response #5 (Berger)

Summary:

Comparative Readings:

I think McCloud's reading compares to Berger's reading because some of Berger's paintings were very visualized and is like McCloud because he drew what he was trying to protray. I know it is different but to me it kind of seems the same because they are both being unique. 

Pre-reading Exercise:

I chose pick the one male celebrity and one female celebrity and discuss the way they are depicted. The celebrities I chose are Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift. They both are artists, song writes, young, and very good looking. One difference I notice is the type of music, she sings country, and he sings pop/ hip-hop. They are very fashionable, but are with different designers. 

Questions for Discussion and Journaling:

1. I think that artists did know not know what they were creating when painting because they were just doing something that they loved to do. They just wanted to make art, and express themselves or something they believe to be interesting. I think Berger would agree with me. 

3.I do not think Berger’s assumptions today are any different than they were in the 70’s.  Women today hold positions of power more so than they did in the 70’s but not as much as men. Men tend to be working more now of days but woman will or have worked just as hard as men.  

Applying and Exploring Ideas:

When we read texts we should try and understand them from multiple perspectives, not just the readers.  I am an avid reader and it’s always very easy for me in the types of books that I read on families to place myself in the text and consider what it must be like to be in different situations I read about.

Humor defines a person because it is a personality trait, and are people who are carefree and want people to be always happy. Yes because some people use humor to hide their true feelings, and escape the real world. Everyone can be humorous, and i don't think it falls in the gender lines because anyone can be humorous, and can use it an escape from reality. 

Personal Response:

I thought the article was interesting because he discusses gender roles and to say that society is so superficial based on looks and other humans instincts. I really think that girls shouldn't dress a certain way and think they are "objects". I found this article very interesting, and want to do more research. 

Meta Moment:

Yes i think you need to read an article like that because you need to see what other people are thinking and what they are trying to portray to others, and diverse. These concepts can be put in writing and audience because when you put something out there everyone and anyone can see what they are trying to portray in there writing or to the audience.