Intertextuality is when one piece of media is referenced within another piece of media, whether directly or indirectly. There are three different types of intertextuality. Explicit intertextuality is when a piece of media is specifically alluded to with the use of a quote or reference. An example of explicit intertextuality is this image of Homer Simpson. The background, the pose, and the facial expression are all referencing Edvard Munch’s The Scream. Implied intertextuality is when the allusion to other media is not as direct and similarities between the two are suggested or hinted at. An example of implied intertextuality is the character of Ena by Joel Guerra. Her design is a reference to Pablo Picasso’s Girl before a Mirror. Picasso’s painting depicts a girl looking at herself in the mirror. While the two figures in the painting are of the same person, they both contrast with one another. One side of the girl is bright and happy while the other side is dark and gloomy. The same contrast can be seen with Ena. While she is one character, she has both a happy version of herself, and a sad version of herself. The lines separating the two halves of her face are also a reference to Picasso’s Girl before a Mirror. Inferred intertextuality is when viewers or readers pieces of media to compare it to another piece of media, not necessarily something referenced by the creator intentionally. This comparison allows viewers or readers to better understand the media at hand. An example of inferred intertextuality is the comparison between a piece of media and its modern-day adaptations. For example, one might look to historical fiction to get a better understanding of what life was like back in that era of time. Although Disney’s Snow White was supposed to take place in mediaeval times, some beauty standards of the 1930s are visible in the character design, such as Snow White’s hair and makeup.
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Based on this magazine cover, this issue would be appealing to those interested in crafting and building projects. This issue may have some miscellaneous articles that stand out, but a majority of the articles are about projects that readers can do on their own.
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