Compare and contrast the different ways the artists use language, style and form.
(For reasons of privacy and sanity, the set pieces shall not be released.)
Both artists explore the effects of beautiful names on innocent little girls, seemingly macho poses and expressions, and the use of (bad) lighting to enhance the pictures. Both artists also make use of props to drive their points across. In A, however, the artist appear to be going for a ferocious feel while in B, the artist is attempting a more paradoxical approach by wearing a crucifix despite being topless and drawing attention to his um, belt. Another obvious difference is the built of the subject. While the subject in A seems to be as bored as the subject in B, he is apparently of a broader built as compared to subject B's leaner, albeit hairier, built.
In both A and B, the artists use nomenclature to induce feelings of intrigue. Interestingly, both subjects happen to have the same first name, although their last names differ vastly. The polysyllabic last name of subject B increases the sophistication of the name when compared to the monosyllabic one of subject A. However, the shared first name of both links up the two subjects, and this similarity could be attributed to the fact that the name is really very beautiful and makes innocent little girls smile dreamily upon hearing it.
Both subjects A and B also adopted an expression that is commonly believed to be macho. However, the effect of this merely suggests a need for both to act seh for no reason, and the intended impact is further dampened by the fact that they look bored and constipated instead. Subject A is also standing in an act-macho pose, and the intention of the artist may be to portray a fierce and aggressive sportsman. The artist uses a prop, which is carried in the hands of the subject, to show a readiness to play the sport at any time. The upright posture of subject B may be meant to imply an upright personality, but this is juxtaposed by the non-existence of his shirt. His abs are, however, rather beautiful looking. The position of the subject's hand, which is tugging at the front of his pants, may also be intended to draw attention to his... belt.. which appears to be in a light colour. The use of props, which is a crucifix in this case, provides irony as the subject is obviously not very religious if he is posing topless with his hand near his crotch.
An obvious difference between the two subjects is the built. While subject A looks shorter and broader, subject B is taller and leaner. Subject B also appear to be hairier, but this might be due to the fact that subject A is actually wearing a shirt. Subject B, as stated above, also has visibly beautiful abs, which is not shown in A. Subject A is also very obviously Asian while subject B is a very hot ang-moh.
In conclusion, the two very badly taken pictures are very bad topics to set in an exam.
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The um, Ribena person.
posted @ 8:46 PM
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