Author Question: Comparing the 1976 image of The Brown Sisters to its counterpart from 2011, which elements might ... (Read 42 times)

Mimi · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Comparing the 1976 image of The Brown Sisters to its counterpart from 2011, which elements might serve as visual cues to the women's relationships?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which element of Auguste Rodin's The Kiss (Le Baiser) signifies the source that inspired the sculptor's subject?

a) the book held in the man's left hand
b) the style of the man's hair
c) the style of the woman's hair
d) the carved seat supporting the figures

blakeserpa · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: The ideal answer should include:
1. The same two sisters (Bebe and Laurie) wear identical clothes in both images suggesting an enduring connection over time.
2. Though standing shoulder to shoulder in 1976, Bebe dangles her arm over Laurie's shoulder in 2011 and they angle toward each other, heads touching in reflected closeness.
3. While Mimi connects with Heather in the first image by cupping her hand around Heather's shoulder, Mimi closes in on herself with crossed arms in 2011, leaving Heather separated and partially blocked in the back.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a