Sunday, March 21, 2021

Alyssa Tibero, Student Work, A Natural History of The Senses Assignment

 


Touched
Digital Poster


"Language is steeped in metaphors of touch. We call our emotions feelings, and we care most deeply when something "touches" us." 

-Diane Ackerman, A Natural History of The Senses, Page 70


Statement: 

We are touched by things on a day to day basis. Whether it be being complimented on fashion and beauty, being rewarded for a job well done, or being ridiculed by society based on societal norms, spoken language plays a big role in "touching" people all over the world. Words have a lot of meaning behind them. They can cause happiness, grief, and depression. I represented the negative spoken language that is often heard in society today through graphic art. In my graphic design, I showed how negative words and phrases can affect a human being. Often times, negative language "touches" people with negative feelings, such as sadness or anger. Therefore, the emphasis on spreading "love" and not "hate" is what I believe the new societal norm should be. 

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