What's So Special About Art Spiegelman's MAUS and "Crossroads"?
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It's interesting because the Swastika is recognized as a derivative from the Hindu symbol. The symbol is used as a charm to bring good fortune. The Nazis adopted the sign for its indication of racial purity and superiority.
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| Swastika banner being hung for an Indian wedding, Mumbai. |
BY: Sisi Xu
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ReligionFacts. The Swastika Symbol in Hinduism. 2012
<http://www.religionfacts.com/hinduism/symbols/swastika.htm>
I found it really interesting how sparingly Art Spiegelman used the image of the swastika in the book. It was plastered everywhere all the time. I feel like, for me, this restrained approach made each appearance of the symbol far more powerful and evocative. I wonder how Art himself felt about drawing such an image? A symbol connected so absolutely to the events that shaped his parents life and the impact that it had on his own?
ReplyDeleteI loved the visual symbolism in Maus. The crossroads was just one example of how great Art Spiegelman's art was. It is sad how one person can corrupt a symbol and turn it into something else. http://listverse.com/2009/09/19/10-symbols-whose-origins-have-been-forgotten/ Is a fun website that lists several symbols that have changed over time. As artists, we must remember when using our selling our art, what the message behind it is standing for
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