Berger Questions

Before you read

If I was going to draw a picture of a woman I would draw her facing my way, looking right at me. I would choose to draw her that way so you could see her whole face and the emotion she might portray. If you cant see her face then you lose purpose from the picture. I would choose to have this female in a scenic surrounding. The scene I would put her in would be a simple. Maybe the female next to a tree. If you have to much happening it gets to busy and you don't see the purpose in the picture. The female would have clothes on with the intent to be naked and not nude. Naked is to be oneself or reveal yourself, which I think has a deeper meaning than being nude according to what Berger said.

I picked two images one being Matt Damon and the other being Reece Witherspoon. Matt Damon's photo seems to be more professional and sleek, while Reece Witherspoon is more informal showing her in a dress probably making people that look at the photo jealous. Almost all pictures of celebrities show an advertisement of some kind to make you buy the product and there always picture perfect.

Questions for Discussion

1: I think the artist's that drew these paintings knew exactly what they were doing. There is always a reason for something. I know a picture from now vs. the paintings in this article would be way different but that just goes with changing demographics. I think Berger would agree with me because these artist painted the woman as who they thought they were and not for anything else.
2: I have seen images of posed women in magazines where they're trying to advertise a product. Those pictures are way different than the ones Berger is referring too. The woman in advertisements are always photo shopped and you really never know what they look like without all the work done to the photo to make it perfect. Unlike the paintings Berger is referring too you can see a big difference you cant photo shop paintings, so you get a better purpose and more emotion from those photos.

Applying and Exploring
1: The only artwork that men are often looked at in a viewed way is modeling because models always make it look like who they are mean you have to be exactly like them because there using a certain product or so forth.

3: I don't see how the positioning of woman can make or break a picture. I think the view of the face really depicts how the artwork turns out. Also the background or scene the woman is in makes a huge effect on artwork.

McCloud Questions

Before you Read

One of my favorite cartoons was Scooby-Doo. I think I liked Scooby-Doo so much because I was mysterious like the whole gang. I wanted to find the problem or solution that was at task and try to help people with their problems. Most of the characters in Scooby-Doo were the same because they all had the same interest "to catch the bad guy" for me it wasn't about catching the bad guy but finding the solution to the problem and that how I connected to the show.

Questions and Discussion

1: First off I think Mccloud would be fine with adults watching cartoons. When adults watch cartoons it helps them pick-up on their imagination that they lost as they matured. Its probably nice as an adult to watch your all time favorite cartoon. It probably brings them back to some great memories which is nice from time to time as an adult.

2: I think Mccloud used the comic book format because it made it easier for readers to understand. It sticks out from all the readings I have done so far because its something new and different. People remember new and different and I think that's what Mccloud was trying to do. If Mccloud expressed his feelings through writings I honestly would forget more than half the information the next day.

Applying and Exploring

1: I think more teaching strategies should contain visual imagery. I say that because for myself I am more of a visual learner. I find it easier to remember information if it wasn't in the writing form like things normally would be. I think your memory would improve because Its easier to remember an image than trying to remember words

2: Mccloud contends that we would see our self more in cartoons or generic images because the images are very simple. Its hard to pay attention to small details that's why we remember the basic stuff easier. When I look at the photograph or realistic portrait of a person I always wonder what it would like to be in there shoes so I could really get a good purpose for the picture. That way I can really understand whats going on.