Representation

Representation

Intertextuality

Text alludes to or references to another text. Julia Kristeva (1969) literacy critic and sociologist; “the shaping of texts meaning by another text”.

“The use of an intertextual reference in any texts is the absorption and transformation of another”

Some referencing is iconic and the audience can easily remember and recognize the style. Referencing can reinforce nostalgia and familiarity.

·         Bettie Page  -  1950’s glamour model and pin up.

·         Divine - US actor and drag queen

·         Pierre and Gilles - fashion and art photographers

·         Blacksploitation  film; Jackie Brown (film) - typography

·         Russ Meyer - US director linked with sexploitation films

·         Roy Lichtenstein - US pop artist

·         Thelma and Louise - feminist focused film

·         Zip pan (shot) - 1950s  Batman

·         Wonder Woman and Captain America