Andy Warhol Image Analysis

Warhol’s image of The Birmingham Race Riot has reached many audiences for different reasons. Despite the reasons behind the image, the traditional roles of an artist are apparent in Warhol’s image. In my opinion, Andy Warhol’s image is a record of people, places and events. His role with this particular image is also to give visible feeling and tangible form to the feelings of the victims of this race riot. The image clearly tells a story of who, what, when, and where pertaining to the riots. The image captures several feelings such as hate, fear, abuse, and many more. Warhol mastered both roles with this particular image.

1b. To the average American, the colors red, white, and blue are directly and immediately correlated to the American Flag.

Shirin Neshat’s image “Rebellious Silence” is an interesting photo that will get a rise out of almost anyone. Neshat’s photo speaks volumes in the sense of equality, power, and strength. This photo alone provided Muslim women with a stronger, louder voice. Neshat is outspoken and it is written all over her face - no pun intended.

3b. Neshat’s message is conveyed clearly and sincerely. From the look in her eyes, to the gun she is holding, they’re all saying the same thing. Enough is enough. She’s letting it be known that she’s more than determined for her equality. She’s showing a sense of power with both her words and weapon. The veil you see is known as a Chador. The Chador she is wearing is commonly known to represent power amongst Muslim women. There is however a “hidden gem” beautifully scripted across her face in Calligraphy. According to KnanAcademy.org, the script is a poem of Tahereh Saffarzadeh known as “Allegiance With Wakefulness”. This is a poe written which honored the bravery and convictions of martyrdom. Those word alone are extremely

I believe Dread Scott created this work to see and to show where people will or either won’t ra the line between patriotism and their constitutional rights. Freedom of Speech is a constitutional right and it provides each and every single last one of us the power and ability to use our voices. In Scott’s work, he paces a flag on the floor, puts a book on a stand above the flag, and a poster asking an interesting question above both the flag and the book. The poster asks “What Is The Proper Way To display A Flag” and ironically the poster is on the wall above the American flag that lies on the floor. I believe Scott wanted to see just where people drew the line when it came to stepping on the flag versus giving a