Abnormals in the photographic work of Diane Arbus

Authors

  • Daniela Szwertszarf

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/1984-8951.2012v13n103p32

Abstract

This article studies the relation between teratological iconography and artistic photography through an analysis of Diane Arbus’ (1923-1971) photographic work. Her innovative gaze raises relevant questions about the new meanings of the abnormal. In the 60s, the redefinition of norm and deviance concepts turns the monster from the realm of the other to the realm of the identical. Theoretical works of Michel Foucault, Jean-Jacques Courtine, Erving Goffman and Ieda Tucherman offer necessary tools to the discussion of Diane Arbus’ work in relation to the teratological universe.

Author Biography

Daniela Szwertszarf

Possui graduação em Comunicação Social pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (2007). É mestre (2011) em Comunicação Social, pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação da UFRJ, na linha de Tecnologias da Comunicação e Estéticas.

Published

2012-12-27

Issue

Section

Articles