Semiotics is defined as “the study of signs and
symbols, what they mean and how they are used” (Cambridge Dictionaries, 2013) . It seems one
cannot walk more the 100 metres without being bombarded by signs and symbols in
our modern culture.
One of the leading artists of our time according to Rolling Stone Magazine, Lady Gaga,
harnesses the power of symbols within her work. Within this essay her 2010
music video for her song ‘Telephone’ (Telephone, 2010) featuring
Beyonce will be (Hiatt, 2009)
discussed in relation to the study of semiotics.
One of the most easily discernable signs in Telephone
is Gaga’s use of Bricolage (Corona, 2011) and her creation of a ‘neon noir’ (Weiner, 2009) of Strangeness and Other.
Works Cited
Cambridge
Dictionaries, 2013. Semiotics. [Online] Available at: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/british/semiotics?q=semiotic
[Accessed 13 January 2013].
Corona, V.P., 2011. Memory, Mosters and Lady Gaga. The
Journal of Popular Culture, 11 March. p.725.
Hiatt, B., 2009. Lady Gaga, New York Doll.
Rolling Stone, 11 June. p.Unknown.
Telephone. 2010. [Music
Video] Directed by Jonas Akerlund. Los Angeles, US: Darkchild.
Weiner, J., 2009. How Smart is Lady
Gaga? Pop's most pretentious starlet. [Online] Available at: http://www.slate.com/articles/arts/music_box/2009/06/how_smart_is_lady_gaga.html
[Accessed 19 January 2013].
Great. i would normally avoid dictionaries as more relevant definitions will come from theatre books. dictionaries give us everyday use of words rather than how htey are used in a theatrical context. not sure about wehre you have placed references within the writing but this easier to discuss in person. Also generally in introduction, good to mention a little more about what is to come; either main discussion or what other sources you will be using.
ReplyDeleteOkay, will remember that. For some reason all my references have got jumbled, probably because I've copy/pasted from Word... will re-upload because it doesn't look like the version I have in Word :-/
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