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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2021.12.11.275

Analysis on Visual Grammar of Female Images in Cover of Feminist Magazine Covers  

Joo, Hae-Rin (Division of Design, Graduate School of Ewha Womans University)
Park, Soo-Jin (Division of Design, Ewha Womans University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.12, no.11, 2021 , pp. 275-284 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study analyzes the characteristics regarding the image of women in feminist magazine covers. Along with fundamental analysis of the female image that appeared on the covers of feminist magazines and the grammar of visual design by Kress and van Leeuwen, a methodology of socio semiotic research, this study explores the structure and driving principles of symbols that have organized female images. The subject of analysis is set to 200 covers of magazines published from the 1960s to the 2010s. Through analysis, first, female images represented in the covers of feminist magazines showed women of various races, age groups, appearances, and occupations, and the degree od emphasis on the physique was fewer and natural-looking. Second, the study confirms that feminist magazines actively utilize representational and interactive metafunctions to deliver symbolic information such as messages of confidence, strength, and courage. Third, the organized symbols affected the recipient's understanding and interpretation of images. I hope this study helps to contemplate ways to express female images and the dynamic and diverse aspects of women.
Keywords
Feminism; Design; Magazine; Cover; Visual Grammer;
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