New Archbishop Desmond Tutu Enthrones, John Muafangejo Flashcards

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Subject

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Linocut of the memorable event for South Africans of new archbishop Desmond Tutu enthroned

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Composition

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2 strips of imagery with captions :

Top strip depicted New Archbishop Desmond Tutu in essence of moment. Around his neck is a chain with a large cross while he wears a light jacket with darker shirt underneath. Contributing to the significance of his position.
Solemn facial expression white he points a finger to crucifix of Jesus to remind people they should not forget why they are there.
White bird on left like a dove enters composition. Symbolize holy spirit entering Bishop

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Style

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Cartoonlike as the shape of his head is exaggerated & his shiny glasses emphasized.

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Contrast

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Crucifix with Jesus. Body of Christ is white & black and cross behind is black & white.

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Prayer symbol

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On right next to crucifix there are 2 cupped hands one white and one black

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Use of black & white

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Contrast as reference to skin tone

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Composition bottom half

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Church filled with people attending the event. Depicted in black & white & spread equally throughout the rectangle
No space
Simplified style as most were shown in profile.

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Integration of the church in defiance of Apartheid laws

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People depicted in black & white are stretching arms to take each others hands thereby encircling other people too. Significant because they were locked in the final stages of segregation of races caused by apartheid

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