I've already commented this particular photo in class, but I can personally relate with the Iwo Jima Photograph. The idea that 5 Marines and 1 Navy Man raises the flag relays a lot of about how different groups can come together. Although, a little research would have to be done to realize that, the photograph conveys a sense of unity with all of them working together. The iconic sense in this photo is apparent with the public's usage in the present day. Even the construction of the national Marine Corps museum is structured off this iconic photo
I think anything representing human strength triggers something within our brains that lets us understand some kind of struggle and achievement. Of course, when you put a flag behind it, it becomes something more than that. It becomes nationalistic, and makes us prideful. In that sense, this is defnitely iconic, as a vast culture can identify with the struggle of strength of the Americans during World War II. I also agree with the comment above, that is, its widespread use also makes it iconic.
It's hard for me to look at this picture without seeing the history of this photo. In this regard, it serves as a companion to history books, as proof of the facts. You can see the kind of uniform they're wearing, the destruction due to the war, and the location. You can learn that only 2 of the men pictured survived. But to step back from that and look at the picture as purely a picture, you can still feel the enormity of the situation with how much the rubble dominates the picture, and the ides that there is still more behind them. You can even see the ocean and understand how large the environment is and the situation.
I've already commented this particular photo in class, but I can personally relate with the Iwo Jima Photograph. The idea that 5 Marines and 1 Navy Man raises the flag relays a lot of about how different groups can come together. Although, a little research would have to be done to realize that, the photograph conveys a sense of unity with all of them working together. The iconic sense in this photo is apparent with the public's usage in the present day. Even the construction of the national Marine Corps museum is structured off this iconic photo
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I think anything representing human strength triggers something within our brains that lets us understand some kind of struggle and achievement. Of course, when you put a flag behind it, it becomes something more than that. It becomes nationalistic, and makes us prideful. In that sense, this is defnitely iconic, as a vast culture can identify with the struggle of strength of the Americans during World War II. I also agree with the comment above, that is, its widespread use also makes it iconic.
ReplyDeleteIt's hard for me to look at this picture without seeing the history of this photo. In this regard, it serves as a companion to history books, as proof of the facts. You can see the kind of uniform they're wearing, the destruction due to the war, and the location. You can learn that only 2 of the men pictured survived. But to step back from that and look at the picture as purely a picture, you can still feel the enormity of the situation with how much the rubble dominates the picture, and the ides that there is still more behind them. You can even see the ocean and understand how large the environment is and the situation.
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