Post-Colonial Interpretations of Role Reversal as Illustrated in Le Radeau de la Meduse by Theodore Gericault

Authors

Megan Kramer Collins, Brigham Young University
Dr. Martha Peacock, Brigham Young University

Keywords

role reversal, Le Radeau de la Meduse, Theodore Gericault

College

Fine Arts and Communications

Department

Art

Abstract

Art historians employ various methodologies in analyzing works of art. Most commonly scholars take a socio-cultural/historical approach to understand the works. We all admit that no work of art was created in a vacuum. In studying the circumstances surrounding the culture and history of the artist, we can more fully understand the meaning of the artwork, and vice versa. Art, as a means of expression, can be seen as a historical document to help in understanding history and culture. Through studying the life and experiences of the artist as well as their influences, we can better understand both the statements they were trying to make as well as the effect the works produced on contemporary viewers.

Recommended Citation

Collins, Megan Kramer and Peacock, Dr. Martha (2014) "Post-Colonial Interpretations of Role Reversal as Illustrated in Le Radeau de la Meduse by Theodore Gericault," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 434.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/434