An Evaluation Of Iranian Artist And The Role - 2283 Words

The following paper will be an evaluation of Iranian artist and the role they play as women living in exile. The paper will discuss how art becomes a type of political discourse against patriarchal governments. To do this I will look at the work of Parastou Forohaur an Iranian artist whose parents were killed when she was young because they were political activist fighting to defend the rights of all people women and men included. In the paper I will use various sources and terms that have been discussed throughout the semester in a short literature review. Shirin Neshat will also be discussed and the role that she plays in created fragmented narratives that help women feel empowered in their lives in Iran. As a member of the artistic†¦show more content†¦It could still be done in such a way that it s not aggressive or overly didactic. I m trying to find that form. (Neshat) . However, before I do any of this I must first define a few terms that will be essential throughout this analysis. Coming from a critical rhetoric background, I will apply some terms and theories from various scholars in that field as well to give a better understanding of the material being studied. David R. Croteau discusses hegemony in detail in chapter five of Media/Society: Industries, Images and Audiences, hegemony he points out is a term that is as Antonio Gramsci wrote, â€Å"the notion of hegemony connects questions of culture, power, and ideology. In short, Gramsci argued that ruling groups can maintain their power through force, consent, or a combination of the two.† (Croteau, pg, 165) However, that is merely an interpretation or as Mcgee would suggest an interpretation of a larger text. (McGee, pg.274) hegemony could be better understood as a set ideology that has been said to be true, thus, making it true this is also called learning by tenacity in communication studies, which is commonly discussed with people believing the earth was flat rather than round. That definition will fit the argument of this paper. Women in Iran face hegemony everyday through religious