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September 29, 2005
Picture Analysis
The telvision is the centerpiece of this entire picture, yet it does not seem to be the center of the lives or life that owns it. The picture displays metonymy by dipicting the life that does own the technology, maybe this person or people are older. The bright blue gelly sandals and the red shoes against the dark background also seem to show metonymy, indicating that children are around or maybe grandchildren. A stark contrast is seen between these two objects, displaying the old and the new. The televison scene is a representation of peace (a metaphor) amoung the chaotic world. When one sits down to watch something, all other problems are left behind. Although the television is cluttered with objects everywhere, acting almost like a shelf, I can't help but noticing that no where is the television screen covered, indicating that the television has some value in the household still. The chair next to the television is highlighted by the light streaming in from some source. For some reason, this chair is added to the picture; potentially to represent relaxation which comes with the televsion, or something unknown to me. -Christina
Posted by lcisgancarz at September 29, 2005 01:42 PM
Comments
It is interesting that you see the television as the peaceful center of a chaotic world...What do you think it means that there is a scene of the natural world, the world we ignore when we sit in front of the TV...
Posted by: Ellen Grabiner at September 29, 2005 09:06 PM