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Critical Analysis of ” Ways of Seeing”

Analysing the cultural text itself.

‘Ways of Seeing’

Today in critical perspectives, we analysing John Berger’s text, titled ” Ways of Seeing”

I found this text really interesting, and i had never previously noticed the majority of the points he brought up in this text. Especially in the old paintings. The way the women are perceived as vain if they’re holding a mirror. Also, the male figures which are often painting, are nearly always simply looking at the women, who aren’t wearing anything.

Of course, the one that the paper rotates around, is the ” Men act and women appear”. The more you look at the the photos previously mentioned, the more you notice that the makes are often doing, existing, holding and moving. Where as the women are simply sitting, standing or being admired themselves.

Journal

So, This is my first post! Guess I ought to explain my self a little!

My name is Callum Max Gillard.

I am currently studying interior design at the University of the west of England.

But i’m different to most of the class two reasons;

  1. I’m Male- Out of 34 Students, there is 2 men
  2. I didn’t come from college, or 6th-form. I have no levels at all!

I came from a company called Berthon, where i spent four years completing an apprenticeship as a marine engineer, specialising in boat building.

You might be wondering what a marine engineer is doing on a course like this?

Well, I want to study and design the interiors of super yachts. I think it is a good foundation to any design career, as you’re faced with the challenge of creating an ascetically pleasing interior, in a limited amount of space. Does the Quality of the interior have to suffer, or should the customer simply buy a bigger boat!

I want to be the Designer that removes the compromise.

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