Social ape

Identifier

etd-04032006-211914

Author

Morgan Dione Harris, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeFollow

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

Department

Art

Document Type

Thesis

Abstract

“Social Ape” is an investigation and rationalization of America’s obsession with consumption. As a designer, this battle between consumption and individualistic expression has been intriguing. It is a platform for questioning how the public processes information supplied by marketing and advertising, resulting visually in interpretations of this information. It seems fascinating that even though consumers are constantly bombarded by persuasive propaganda, they feel in control of their purchasing decisions. To this end, I am using fashion as a tool for investigation. Fashion is a powerful commodity, representing identity and status, and thus fueling consumption and expression.

Date

2006

Document Availability at the Time of Submission

Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.

Recommended Citation

Harris, Morgan Dione, "Social ape" (2006). LSU Master's Theses. 1747.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_theses/1747

Committee Chair

Gerald Bower

DOI

10.31390/gradschool_theses.1747