Analyzing images and visual texts can be ambiguous in meaning depending on who is looking at the image. What i belive the meaning of the image to be could be completely different from another person because of either my gender or even race. Gender and race can play a role in the way people see images because women find that a bloody image is gross and unappealing while some men would think that the ad is powerful and cool. In Faigley, he discusses the structure of a SUV vs a Mini Van. The two vehicles represent two different messages. the mini van represents and gives more of family vehicle and promotes safety. The SUV is more sporty, but good for families.
When looking at an image the colors can represent different meanings. For example, if the SUV was orange, it would represent a cozy and comfortable vehicle while a red SUV could mean powerful and fast.
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Lesley, I really enjoy reading your blog.
We are all socially constructed and of course we will be influenced by the environment we are exposed to.
Ruby
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