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// Icarus by Allan D'Arcangelo is a vibrant serigraph that juxtaposes iconic American symbols with elements of mythology, creating a complex narrative about ambition, power, and cultural identity. The composition features a stylized female figure seated nude, her gaze directed downward in contemplation. Surrounding her are various bold symbols: a U.S. rocket, the American flag, a lion’s head in profile, and a large ruler. At the bottom of the image, a helmeted astronaut with the name ICARUS on his helmet visor stares directly outward, referencing the myth of Icarus—who flew too close to the sun. The imagery suggests a collision of modern technological advancement with the timeless theme of human hubris and aspiration. D'Arcangelo's use of sharp lines, bold colors, and pop-art style intensifies the surreal quality, inviting viewers to reflect on the paradoxes within cultural identity, ambition, and the potential perils of progress.
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// Icarus by Allan D'Arcangelo is a vibrant serigraph that juxtaposes iconic American symbols with elements of mythology, creating a complex narrative about ambition, power, and cultural identity. The composition features a stylized female figure seated nude, her gaze directed downward in contemplation. Surrounding her are various bold symbols: a U.S. rocket, the American flag, a lion’s head in profile, and a large ruler. At the bottom of the image, a helmeted astronaut with the name ICARUS on his helmet visor stares directly outward, referencing the myth of Icarus—who flew too close to the sun. The imagery suggests a collision of modern technological advancement with the timeless theme of human hubris and aspiration. D'Arcangelo's use of sharp lines, bold colors, and pop-art style intensifies the surreal quality, inviting viewers to reflect on the paradoxes within cultural identity, ambition, and the potential perils of progress.
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What is appropriation?
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.