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Semiotics analysis
often used to expose underlying ideologies
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and much of culture
theory/visual studies has Marxist inspiration or concerns, even when Marx not
explicitly mentioned.
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Thus issues of
class, the evils of Capitalism, etc. often play a role in theoretical
analyses. Workers are oppressed, capitalists/owners of means of production
are oppressive, etc.
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images can be
studied, using semiotics, to reveal power relationships and the ideologies
that keep them in place. …
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Key features of
Ideologies-- cast alternative
viewpoints in a poor light.
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Not accidental that
there are huge flags—symbols (signs if you will) of national patriotism
(power of country behind each leader…), aligning each leader with the
identity of his country. Both depicted from slightly below—to make them
more towering/powerful looking.
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Politicians monitor
their images closely!
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1 :
visionary theorizing
2 a : a systematic body of concepts especially about human
life or culture b : a manner or the content of thinking
characteristic of an individual, group, or culture c : the
integrated assertions, theories and aims that constitute a sociopolitical
program. Mirriam-Webster
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SOURCES
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Lenin propaganda poster
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http://stalingrad_1943.tripod.com/stalingrad/id3.html
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Bush + rumsfeld
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http://www.gop.com/news/photoalbum.aspx?gallery=14
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