THE BUTCHER BOYS Flashcards
1
Q
what to say
A
- artist
- arises from
- figures
- nudity
- body position
- heads
- face and mouths
- title, paradox
2
Q
artist
A
Alexander
3
Q
arises from
A
the horror of the extremely brutal & agro measures used by the apartheid government to suppress people
4
Q
nudity
A
features three figgas, naked, except for genital coverings - symbolizes their vulnerability
5
Q
body position
A
relaxed > ominous atmosphere
6
Q
heads
A
only half human and horns grow out of their skulls > turned into beasts by they actions
7
Q
face&mouth
A
distorted and mutilated > denying the ability to speak of their actions
8
Q
title, paradox
A
these along w title suggest violence. paradoxically they also appear as victims.
