Date of Award
5-4-2023
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Art and Design
First Advisor
Dr. Susan Richmond
Second Advisor
Dr. Kimberly Cleveland
Third Advisor
Dr. Jennifer Siegler
Abstract
This study will examine two African American female artists, Faith Ringgold and Emma Amos, and how they used variations of the American flag in their body of works for social commentary. By examining their use of this motif, their goals of conveying messages about civil liberties, race relations, and gender identity will be highlighted. By the conclusion of this study, I will provide a clearer understanding of how both artists used the image of the American flag to challenge its messages of patriotism. I will also examine the connection between their shared use of the flag to demonstrate how the iconic symbol can be used to communicate a lack of civil liberties, as well as racial and gender inequality in the United States of America.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/35303143
Recommended Citation
Nash, Santana E., "Pledging Allegiance: The Use of American Flag Imagery by Faith Ringgold and Emma Amos." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2023.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/35303143
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