I chose the digitally altered picture of OJ Simpson that appeared on the cover of the 1994 Time Magazine, because it epitomizes how aesthetics is a key factor of perception. This picture was taken in OJ's arrest judged for murder charges. As seen above, his skin tone was made darker and the contrast of the picture itseld was increased. Time Magazine evidently manipulated the picture to make OJ seem more menacing. The manipulation was indeed harmful no only to OJ Simpson but it was accused of having racist connotations. Bad move from Time Magazine.
Good comment - harmful in other ways?
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It's interesting how just a small change in shading can completely change a persons opinion.
ReplyDeleteI agree--it was shady of Time Magazine to do that (no pun intended).
ReplyDeleteYa I agree that is very messed up of Time.
ReplyDeleteNice job! It's amazing how much of a difference a little shading can make.
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