Discuss Edward Said's concept of "Orientalism" and its
relationship to bipolar opposition, bell hooks' understanding
that representations are meaningful and John Berger's
assertions. Give a couple of examples of a contemporary
advertisement that represents these theories. (This can be a print
ad, a television ad or an ad you found on the internet.) Upload
at least one example here.
Using the values discussed by these three scholars, compare and
contrast the Sumerian figure (2.2), the Greek Apollo (2.3) and
the Gothic jamb figure (2.4).
Conclude with your understanding of the word myth when
applied to culture.

Discuss Edward Saids concept of Orientalism and its relationship .docx

  • 1.
    Discuss Edward Said'sconcept of "Orientalism" and its relationship to bipolar opposition, bell hooks' understanding that representations are meaningful and John Berger's assertions. Give a couple of examples of a contemporary advertisement that represents these theories. (This can be a print ad, a television ad or an ad you found on the internet.) Upload at least one example here. Using the values discussed by these three scholars, compare and contrast the Sumerian figure (2.2), the Greek Apollo (2.3) and the Gothic jamb figure (2.4). Conclude with your understanding of the word myth when applied to culture.