EXAM DRAGONFLY WOMAN CORSAGE

Question 1

Function

Answer 1

= Broach + Gold pin @ back+ Flamboyant + expensive material + statement
= 23cm high /26.5cm wide+ not comfy + pull at clothing+ v heavy+ not for everyday use

Question 2

Fit for purpose

Answer 2

= 23cm high by 26.5cm wide + Not comfy+ Heavy + Not for everyday use
= 100+ years+ been on display due fo small sharp edges + Delicate

Question 3

Materials and/ or techniques

Answer 3

= 1 of kind , Handmade + Lots of jewelers
= Figure - chrysoprase, Gold+ Lost waxing technique + wax mold used then take of wax for liquid metal

Question 5

Target Audience

Answer 5

= Women 20-40 ( older women wouldn’t have liked the risqué design
= Ladies w access to wealth + attract attention

Question 6

Visual Impact

Answer 6

= Nude female ( controversy) + beatles of head
= No arms / wings which would flutter w movement from wearer - attracting attention

Question 7

Style

Answer 7

= ART NOUVEAU- cutting edge @ time + V fashionable
= Symmetry- makes it more appealing to people

Question 8

Social + Cultural Influences

Answer 8

=ART NOUVEAU- organic forms+ diverse manifestation + Urban migration + beatles/wings
= JAPANISM-1853 trade w west+ imported goods like fans/ kimonos + uses enameling technique imported