Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Whos staring at who?
i found that the article staring back presented the reader with a very interesting juxtaposition of beauty and art with the idea of disability. the venus de milo has come to represent beauty and perfection in the world of art, yet, ironically enough, the figure lacks complete arms. such an oversight is acceptable in an art piece, but when the same image is presented in the flesh it ellicits a much different response. such is the case in a much broader sense. when the disability is merely spoken of or thought of, its true gravity is not realized. when someone actually spends time with a person with a disability, it is much more relateable. there is an identity beyond merely the disablity. it may be difficult at first for one to adjust their mindset, but such exposure is the best way for one to accept the disabled in society.
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Good response Matt-great writing. You are definitely onto something with the visual and identity politics-two major components of disability studies. Keep up the great work!
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