Comments on "The Wealth and
Status Connection:" This segment used very interesting objects
visually, however the conceptual aspect of the comparison was rather mundane. I say that
only because the conceptual connection of the three objects is only a utilitarian
connection, and it almost seems a superficial one. The only connection between the three
is that an important person wears each; I think it would have been more interesting to
have examined the importance of the head, or of a hierarchical system (or lack there of)
in each of the cultures. Also, as far as the labels, I liked the semi-contemporary
information on the New Guinea image, but I did not like that similar information was
excluded from the other two cultures. Otherwise, labels, links, and title were
appropriately informative. Also, even though I would have liked more information on the
symbolism of headdresses, I felt the statement of intent was fulfilled in that the
social importance of the wearer of each of the headdresses was explained. (LD) |
"The Wealth and Status Connection"
of the virtual exhibit was successful in label copy and thematic statement. However, the
most critical part of the exhibition, the images, I felt did not work well together
conceptually and visually. At first glance, the example from an exhibition catalogue was
obviously not an image of the piece in its cultural context whereas the two others were.
This caused my attention to waver, but other than that, this part was fine. (DE) |
In the selection of images in "The
Wealth and Status Connection," each image is of traditional head gear worn in each
culture. However different they may be, each is applied on top of the head and worn
traditionally through out each culture. Seeing each image side by side for each category
allows the viewer to better examine the aesthetic differences of each object and see how
it relates to the commonalties between each image. (IP) |
"The Wealth and Status Connection:"
This exhibit was interesting. The pictures looked good together and the information was
referenced correctly. The links and labels worked well together. (JS) |
The three images in "The Wealth and
Status Connection," should be shown in the same context, although conceptually she
links them together by displaying headdresses associated with status in their respective
societies. The title captures the theme of the exhibit, and once again this is echoed in
the introduction and labels. The labels illustrate the linking concept discussed in the
introduction, and links provide additional information. (CS) |
The segment on headgear was visually
provoking, but again, the meaning was limited through what was written in the label copy.
The title, "The Wealth and Status Connection," was very appropriate for the idea
presented. Each piece had visual metaphors for status and wealth (birds on the Yoruba
crown, its conical shape, specific feathers on the New Guinea piece, and the toad and
rings on the chief's hat for the NWC). In addition, each headpiece was worn by someone
with status. However, the power that was displayed or received when wearing one of these
pieces was not adequately explained, particularly the power of the Yoruba king. In
addition, sources were not cited in links and label copy. (AW) |