December 2017
Intermediate to advanced
208 pages
3h 39m
English
Quoting another work of art can lead to more precise and nuanced meaning as well as richer expression.
• Ironic. This is changing the appearance and context of a quoted image to lampoon or otherwise undercut its meaning.
• Humorous. The reworking of a famous image, preferably one that has gravity, can be extremely amusing.
• Subversive. Using an iconic image in such a way that it subverts the social and political constructs of the day.
• Supportive. Quoting another work of art can imply a closeness of intention and spirit with the artist making the quote.
• Theoretical. The artist making the quote may wish to explore the way in which the quoted image operates in a contemporary setting. This is part of the strategy of the Appropriationists, ...