Plastic Makes Perfect, Lisa Brice

Question 1

Subject matter

Answer 1

Barbie dolls were placed in large exhibition cases with vinyl images on the glass

Question 2

Pattern

Answer 2

Barbie dolls create pattern as they stand in rows or shown with wide open legs

Question 3

Symbol of dolls

Answer 3

Symbol of women

Question 4

Vinyl image significance

Answer 4

On top & change meaning. Brain & individuality of woman is not recognized

Question 5

Hand with money

Answer 5

Shows importance of money
Prostitution

Question 6

Colour

Answer 6

Typical feminine
Pink dolls with red images on top

Question 7

Title

Answer 7

Refers to dolls with their seemingly ideal shape but also how plastic the ideal woman should be with cosmetic procedures

Question 8

Message

Answer 8

Female stereotype
Barbie doll as stereotypical image of western woman that grow up with doll and stove to look like her
Long legs, swollen breats, soft hair, small middle etc. These are the ideal proportions of women without considering real person within

Question 9

Style

Answer 9

Figurative

Question 10

Media & technique

Answer 10

Barbie dolls
Perspex
Wood
Vinyl