'Foucauldian discourse analysis is a form of discourse analysis, focusing on power relationships in society as expressed through language and practices, and based on the theories of Michel Foucault.'
In this seminar, we looked at the practice of analyzing discourse in Illustration.
Some notes from the lecture:
- Meaning is formed behind brush strokes/ lines/ colours/etc.
- Identity is formed through discourse/ society/ attitudes.
- Analysis of the social world, expressed through language and visual language, is created out of these discourses also.
In order to analyse discourse effectively, it is important to address the 7 stages.
Establish Context
Explore the Production Process
Describe the Image
Explanation & Interpretation
Identify Cultural References
Identify Visual, Linguistic and Rhetorical Mechanisms
Write up your argument
Ive decided to focus on the theme of culture shown through illustration. This particular poster compares different heritages from different cultural backgrounds.
The Singh Twins - date n/a
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