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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

10/29/13 assignment

What does the man being arrested represent?  -  Message of cartoon
Why does the officer have voters written on his sleeve?  -  Use of Images
What is the cartoon comparing?  -  Cartoon subject
Why is one wearing a don't tread on me shirt?  -  Use of images
Why is the white house broken?  -  Message of cartoon
1. let your eyes "float" over the cartoon
2. Follow the cartoon's natural flow by discovering the interaction with the primary focus
3. Determine the audience
4. Understand the context of the cartoon
5. Look for widely recognized symbols
6. Look at the minor details in the cartoon that will contribute to the humor or the point of the cartoon
They use symbolism to stand for something larger
Irony is used to show that something is not what it should be, or that it is wrong and not being what it is supposed to be
Analogy is used to show the similarities or contrast in two things or ideas
labeling is used to show exactly what the artist wants it to represent
Exaggeration is used when showing how large or strong something is, or the opposite. it is used to prove their point

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