Monday 26 March 2012
Tuesday 20 March 2012
Tuesday 13 March 2012
Aboriginal Motifs
Functions and Philosophies
2. Respect
Indigenous images, designs, stories and other cultural expressions should be respected. The rights of Indigenous people to own their heritage is covered in the customs and protocols. These vary across the many diverse communities of Indigenous people.
There are new laws that provide the following rights to artists:
1. The right to be attributed as the artist – Artists can require their names be clearly and prominently reproduced alongside all reproductions of their works.
2. The right not to have work falsely attributed to another artist – Artists can take action against parties who falsely attribute others as the creators of their works.
3. The right of integrity – Artists can take action against parties who subject their works to inappropriate treatment. Inappropriate treatment includes:
• doing anything that results in the material distortion of, the destruction or mutilation of, or material alteration to, the work that causes harm to the artist’s reputation.
• exhibition of the work in public in a manner or place that causes harm to the artist’s reputation.
2. Respect
Indigenous images, designs, stories and other cultural expressions should be respected. The rights of Indigenous people to own their heritage is covered in the customs and protocols. These vary across the many diverse communities of Indigenous people.
In the practice of Public art it is common for Indigenous artists to seek approval from the Indigenous community for public art based projects in any particular country within Australia.
When dealing with indigenous artwork take into account the cultural groups you may be dealing with. Avoid inappropriate or outdated perspectives when analysing their artwork. Many come form diverse backgrounds whether they learn from their cultural teachers or are self taught.
4. Integrity
When referring to the cultural integrity of indigenous artwork, under the Copyright Act the moral right of integrity provides the right of protection against inappropriate treatment of their work. For example the artists moral rights will be infringed if a an alteration of the work is made, such as adapting, cutting, editing or enhancing. Maintain the integrity of the work is important for the source communities as well.
Moral Rights & Issues
When referencing Aboriginal motifs the artist has the right to have his or her name reproduced alongside each reproduction of his or her work. The industry practice for use of the work includes the media, year, dimension, source of the license and image.There are new laws that provide the following rights to artists:
1. The right to be attributed as the artist – Artists can require their names be clearly and prominently reproduced alongside all reproductions of their works.
2. The right not to have work falsely attributed to another artist – Artists can take action against parties who falsely attribute others as the creators of their works.
3. The right of integrity – Artists can take action against parties who subject their works to inappropriate treatment. Inappropriate treatment includes:
• doing anything that results in the material distortion of, the destruction or mutilation of, or material alteration to, the work that causes harm to the artist’s reputation.
• exhibition of the work in public in a manner or place that causes harm to the artist’s reputation.
Native American Motifs
Step 1. Logo Analysis
Name: Atlanta Braves (MLB)
Sport: Major League Baseball
Established: 1871
Description of current logo
Atlanta Braves Primary Logo (1990-Present)
The current Atlanta Braves Primary logo has evolved form a some-what controversial topic to a now more subtle design. Braves is outlined in navy with scarlet fill alongside a scarlet tomahawk.
The current Atlanta Braves Primary logo has evolved form a some-what controversial topic to a now more subtle design. Braves is outlined in navy with scarlet fill alongside a scarlet tomahawk.
Atlanta Braves Wordmark Logo (2012-present)
The current logo for Atlanta Braves was introduced in 2012. Decorated with fill in scarlet and navy outline which will be place on a cream coloured uniform.
ATLANTA BRAVES LOGOS LINK
The current logo for Atlanta Braves was introduced in 2012. Decorated with fill in scarlet and navy outline which will be place on a cream coloured uniform.
ATLANTA BRAVES LOGOS LINK
What is concept/theme behind the design?
The initial concept behind the logo is said to be slightly influenced by owner James Gaffney’s allegiance to Tammany Hall, which used the Indian head as their logo.
Motifs
Many motifs are incorporated within the logo design over the years. Some of the motifs include the controversial Native American head and tomahawk, but Doves, Rustlers, Beaneaters, and Bees as well.
The current motif incudes the Braves wordmark logo as well as a native American axe wrapped in yellow lace a symbol of Native American culture. The current logo can be associated with the Native Americans but if analysed deeply not in a good way. The current motif is identifiable but not as much as the previous more controversial logo of the laughing Native American head.
Has it changed to be more culturally appropriate?
Many motifs are incorporated within the logo design over the years. Some of the motifs include the controversial Native American head and tomahawk, but Doves, Rustlers, Beaneaters, and Bees as well.
The current motif incudes the Braves wordmark logo as well as a native American axe wrapped in yellow lace a symbol of Native American culture. The current logo can be associated with the Native Americans but if analysed deeply not in a good way. The current motif is identifiable but not as much as the previous more controversial logo of the laughing Native American head.
Has it changed to be more culturally appropriate?
Yes, I believe the logo has evolved to be more culturally appropriate in many ways but is still disrespectful towards the Native American community . The original Indian head was seen as a racial, and elements such as eagle feathers, ceremonial paint, music, and dance, are mocked during the course of the game. These practices are considered disrespectful of their cultural, spiritual and intellectual property rights.
Personal thoughts and feelings
I believe the use of motifs and other elements through-out their logo is disrespectful. These symbols of their culture are sacred to Native Americans and the use of their motifs and cultural practices in such a commercial way should be deemed inappropriate and be treated with more respect.
The intentions of the logo have been met but not without a long record of controversy over the years.
Tuesday 6 March 2012
Clash of the Titans
1. Who are the Titans?
The Titans are the previous generation of gods and goddesses to the Olympians, and are actually the parents of many of the Olympian gods and goddesses.
2. Are the any interesting motifs you see frequently appearing? How do you interpret their meaning? Can you name a modern version, of this motif, used today?
As well as the various signs of lightning and lightning bolts used in the film there are many more.
3. Is your Greek character in the movie? If so, does the film’s interpretation match your research?
Unfortunately no, Pandora is not portrayed in the movie. According to my research, the movie is set in a post-pandora world, meaning she has not came into existence yet.
4. Are any of the characters, in the movie, related to your Greek myth? If so, how?
Beautified by: Athena is in the movie portrayed as a beautiful young women in the gods chambers wearing gold armour with a snake wrapped around her body. Aphrodite is in the movie but still only has a visual presence.
5. Is there a constellation of stars named after your Greek character?
No, but there is currently a cluster of galaxies a team of scientists are studying that they have named the galaxy cluster Abell 2744, and nicknamed Pandora’s Cluster. Due to the clusters complex and violent history they have also code named the constellation ‘clash of the titans’
I have provided a link below outlining more information:
Mission: Pandora-Clash of the Titans
6. How is Medusa killed?
7. Does your Greek character have a weakness?
8. Sketch at least 3 ideas for your logo and add them to this post.
The twelve Titans were the children of Uranus and Gaea, six sons and six daughters:
1. Cronus
2. Oceanus
3. Iapetus
4. Hyperion
5. Crius
6. Coeus
7. Rhea
8. Tethys
9. Theia
10. Phoebe
11. Themis
12. Mnemosyne
Second Generation Titans ( Iapetionides )
2. Oceanus
3. Iapetus
4. Hyperion
5. Crius
6. Coeus
7. Rhea
8. Tethys
9. Theia
10. Phoebe
11. Themis
12. Mnemosyne
Second Generation Titans ( Iapetionides )
1. Atlas
2. Prometheus
3. Epimetheus
4. Menoetius
The one that is most relative to my character Pandora would be Epimetheus who received her as a gift and married her.
3. Epimetheus
4. Menoetius
The one that is most relative to my character Pandora would be Epimetheus who received her as a gift and married her.
2. Are the any interesting motifs you see frequently appearing? How do you interpret their meaning? Can you name a modern version, of this motif, used today?
As well as the various signs of lightning and lightning bolts used in the film there are many more.
The film also shows frequent use of Pegusus and her wings which can be associated with many things in todays world such as shoes, jeweller, a number of superheroes such as 'The Flash' and logos such as the ‘Good Year’ tyre service.
Shields are also a main focal point, used in various battle scenes throughout the movie. These can be linked through time used within family crests to todays use of this motif in police badges, award plaques etc..
3. Is your Greek character in the movie? If so, does the film’s interpretation match your research?
Unfortunately no, Pandora is not portrayed in the movie. According to my research, the movie is set in a post-pandora world, meaning she has not came into existence yet.
4. Are any of the characters, in the movie, related to your Greek myth? If so, how?
Yes, there are a number of characters related to Pandora in the movie such as...
Father: Wearing shimmering gold armour, Zeus playing one of the main lead roles in the 2010 film.
Father: Wearing shimmering gold armour, Zeus playing one of the main lead roles in the 2010 film.
Creator: Hephaistos the creator of Pandora is merely a background character. Although it is thought that he most likely forged the Lightning Sword for Persus.
Beautified by: Athena is in the movie portrayed as a beautiful young women in the gods chambers wearing gold armour with a snake wrapped around her body. Aphrodite is in the movie but still only has a visual presence.
5. Is there a constellation of stars named after your Greek character?
No, but there is currently a cluster of galaxies a team of scientists are studying that they have named the galaxy cluster Abell 2744, and nicknamed Pandora’s Cluster. Due to the clusters complex and violent history they have also code named the constellation ‘clash of the titans’
I have provided a link below outlining more information:
Mission: Pandora-Clash of the Titans
6. How is Medusa killed?
Medusa meets her demise when Draco uses his swords and weight to jump on a spiked rock which pins her tail to the ground. Draco laughs at her frustration as he is killed and turned to stone. Medusa turns her attention to Perseus, who waits until he sees he reflection in his tortoise shield before beheading her with his sword. Medusa’s slithering body is dragged into the pits of hell. Perseus bags Medusa’s head and leaves.
7. Does your Greek character have a weakness?
Pandora’s weakness in my opinion was her curiosity, which made her open the box given to her, bringing out various evils into the world.
8. Sketch at least 3 ideas for your logo and add them to this post.
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| Development needed :) |
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| Boxing glove ties to be used and symbolised, creating a box like shape around the company name Pandoras Boxing. |
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| Use boxing gloves as P and B obvious development needed. |
Bibliography
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Titans/
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/people/bdodge/scaffold/gg/titan.html
http://clash-of-the-titans.wikia.com/wiki/Zeus
http://aarondellorso.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/pandora-anesidora.html
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