Walker and Barrett articles.

Walker:
   I actually did like this article. I understood what the author was saying when he referred to "The big idea". Being in textiles and clothing at Ohio State, I have seen collections from designers that represented their "Big Idea" and some designers who have an overall theme that kind of stays with all of their collections. Having a big idea actually gives artists some sort of direction to go with each new collection of art or clothing collections.
    I didn't really understand where the essential rules came in to be honest. I took it as these "Big ideas" come about while following these essential rules? If that is the case I don't agree on having to follow rules when it comes to art. I don't like being restricted to do things a certain way. Maybe I am completely not understanding what the writer means with these essential questions. I'm sure I'm way off base....

Barrett:
   This article was interesting because it was based on " denotations and connotations" which actually makes sense to me. I think when people see photos, art, or any other visually stimulating work they automatically have connotations based on the denotations they see. They had good examples with the Destiny's Child magazine cover, the cereal choices, and the teddy bear. This was proof that at any age, people view things with the same process.
    I didn't really particularly dislike or misunderstand any certain aspect of this article. I did think that the critiquing of the Rolling Stone magazine cover was maybe a bit much. I think the female singing group were just trying to be popular and successful at that time. Sex sells. To be successful in the music industry, one must be pleasing to the eye in most cases.