Veils and sunglasses
Both the veil and sunglasses aim to disrupt gazes. Marshal McLuhan has analysed sunglasses and their relationship with his system of hot and cool media. The attractive eyes of the veiled woman invite the gaze to further scrutiny. A general but relatively profound attraction is effectuated first, whi...
Main Author: | Thorsten Botz-Bornstein |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2013-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Aesthetics & Culture |
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Online Access: | http://www.aestheticsandculture.net/index.php/jac/article/view/19659/25976 |
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