Image and Word

We recently sat an exam called 'Image and Word' where we looked at how text can affect a picture.

For example in William Blake's illustrated book 'Songs of Experience'. Here's his famous Tyger poem:

                    William Blake - The Tyger from Songs of Experience 1794

This is great but what about contemporary instances of text affecting image? We've considered this question and found some interesting examples to make you think about this relationship.  We have done some research into the dark underbelly of female body builders and their male fans. Here are some of our findings, including the initial correspondence to Colette Guimond:

Now for some golden examples of the interplay between image and word:

It is worth noting the following:

 Sweeping character judgements - Dorothy's sense of humour for example, clearly visible from the photograph.

A novel use of punctuation - Ok' Nancy, you have a hard, strong. and firm looking physique here'

Some interesting terminology - What is a latspread for example? The insult Apes' and the lament, I can't seem to break the Ice.

Obvious Tenacity - for example the amount of times Dorothy was complimented about her sense of humour, the letter Iris received [what did it say?!] and the printed photo of Lequida on his wall.

Bizarre observations - Danielle, it looks like you have a birthday coming up this year and Mats' comment on Dallas' muscular legs that it must be a dream, to see them walk!

Hope you found this use of Image and Word enlightening!

Ciao Ciao (Miao Miao)

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