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DOI :     Journal Korea Society of Visual Design Forum , Vol.67, No.0, 79 ~ 93, 2020
Title
Female Image Represented in Editorial Fashion Photographs of Steven Klein
김선영 Kim Sun Young
abstract
Background Fashion photograph sets up a discursive field about feminine image, not to mention manifold visual image as an independent art genre. The purpose of this study is to analyze the feminine images presented on editorial fashion photograph by Steven Klein and help to extend this discursive field about modern fashion photographs and female images. Methods Literature review and case study were both used as research method. First, review was taken on concept and characteristics about fashion photo, fashion photo and female image, and Steven Klein's artwork world. Second, in case study, female images were classified according to type confined to Klein's editorial fashion photographs and then analysis was followed about visual expression characteristics and meanings based on work theme, atmosphere, model's pose, look, and position, clothing and styling. Result Female image types given in Steven Klein's fashion photograph were broken down into representation, deconstruction, and overturning of traditional female image. Representation of conventional female image was featured as stereotyped role play of sex, voyeurism peeped by male gender and emphasis on sexuality, and subordinated feminine image in the form of bondage and restraint. Deconstruction of traditional female image appeared as escape from standardized female gender image expressed in ambiguous sexual identity by making use of manlike image body, female as sexually superior power identity, many sided revelation of sexual desire, and adoption of face mask or mechanized cyborg image. Conclusion Female images featured in Steven Klein's fashion photograph give hints about catching up to fast changing fashion environment, providing differentiated aesthetics, and trying to extend the female gender image. Hopefully, it is expected that the recognition and mindset toward female image will be continuously changed and that the expression realm will be also extended.
Key Words
스티븐 클라인, 에디토리얼 패션 사진, 여성 이미지, Steven Klein, Editorial Fashion Photographs, Female Image
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