Monday, August 31, 2009




















Data

Method of Analysis

Interpretive Leaps

Portrait of the Hon Justice Kim Santow

Make implicit explicit

Santow’s clothing makes him seem to be someone of importance. In fact, Santow was Chancellor of the University of Sydney and Judge of the Sepreme Court of New South Wales Court of Appeal.

Santow looks elderly and sick

Locate pattern of similar detail

Santow died a peaceful death after a short illness on April 10, 2008.

No color in the background

Locate organizing contrast

Even though Santow was a well known political figure and a respected man in his community, the grey background and the sadness in his eyes suggests that he may have worked too hard throughout his life. Maybe he regrets the path that he chose.

Stance

Locate Anomalies

Santow’s stance in this portrait makes it known to whoever looks at it that he is a powerful figure and will stand up for what is right.


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