What is revealed through the act of erasure and concealment? Use the square buttons on the left side bottom to see versions of erasure on the cigarette cards. Use the circle buttons to change the background colors. This case study holistically examines the act of seeing, the consequences of removal, and the influence of color.
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- What might the empty space represent?
- Does the word “Value”, originally intended to appraise the price of the coin, conjure other associations of human worth?
- Does the absence of some visual elements help you notice other details, such as the details on the coin faces?
- Does clothing or body position contribute to the stereotype? Or does the removal of facial features lessen its impact?
- Typically, a white or black background may imply neutrality (the default settings). But if the background color were a bright red or blue, are different emotions conveyed? Do the colors distract or enhance the stereotypes?
- What details on the cards you would show or hide and why?
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