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Deconstructing my universal marginalization
| Title: | Deconstructing my universal marginalization. |
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| Name(s): |
Nazim, Fathima Asma. Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters Department of Visual Arts and Art History |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Genre: | Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation | |
| Date Issued: | 2010 | |
| Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
| Physical Form: | electronic | |
| Extent: | ix, 78 p. : ill. | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Summary: | This thesis is a profoundly personal one. It examines the role of context in creation (authorship) and perception (reading an image) of representation. Born in Sri Lanka during the emergence of one the world's longest lasting civil wars, I never recognized my love and concern for the Island and its ancient history and culture until I traveled to America to pursue a higher education. Ever since, I have constantly found myself in situations where I am regarded as the 'other' or the 'outsider' ; I seem to not fit in completely in this country as well as in my own. In the US I am considered 'eastern' or 'exotic', whereas in my own country, I am considered 'westernized', no longer looked at as a typical Sri Lankan woman. This thesis examines and explores marginalization, orientalism, deconstruction theories, semiotic studies, dialect as well as attire, in the specific context of Graphic Design. | |
| Identifier: | 631723341 (oclc), 2138108 (digitool), FADT2138108 (IID), fau:3418 (fedora) | |
| Note(s): |
by Fathima Asma Nazim. Thesis (M.F.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2010. Includes bibliography. Electronic reproduction. Boca Raton, Fla., 2010. Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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| Subject(s): |
Marginality, Social -- 21st century -- United States Marginality, Social -- 21st century -- Sri Lanka Identity (Psychology) Pluralism (Social sciences) International relations and culture Culture and globalization -- 21st century Visual communication in art Graphic design (Typography) |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/FAU/2138108 | |
| Use and Reproduction: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | |
| Host Institution: | FAU |
