This image is of Sophia Loren, and was taken in the late 1960s. The 60s was a time of great social upheaval, specifically in terms of the roles certain individuals were expected to perform in society. I believe this image contests the ideal of the American Nuclear Family. In this Nuclear Family, women were expected to cook, clean, and raise kids. By showing the disgruntled look of a women who is seen to be imprisoned by a gigantic fork and spoon set, we realize the lack of fulfillment and disappointment that can be strongly related to such a preordained lifestyle. By exposing us to the image of someone famous (Sophia Loren) we can also further associate with the meaning behind this picture.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Vahid Sharifian: Untitled (Sophia Loren): i heart photograph
This image is of Sophia Loren, and was taken in the late 1960s. The 60s was a time of great social upheaval, specifically in terms of the roles certain individuals were expected to perform in society. I believe this image contests the ideal of the American Nuclear Family. In this Nuclear Family, women were expected to cook, clean, and raise kids. By showing the disgruntled look of a women who is seen to be imprisoned by a gigantic fork and spoon set, we realize the lack of fulfillment and disappointment that can be strongly related to such a preordained lifestyle. By exposing us to the image of someone famous (Sophia Loren) we can also further associate with the meaning behind this picture.
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