From: Wayne D (wdewitt@snip.net)
Date: 09/15/00-01:12:03 AM Z
per·vert
Pronunciation: p&r-'v&rt
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French pervertir, from Latin pervertere to overturn, corrupt, pervert, from per- thoroughly + vertere to turn -- more at PER-, WORTH
Date: 14th century
1 a : to cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : CORRUPT b : to cause to turn aside or away from what is generally done or accepted : MISDIRECT
2 a : to divert to a wrong end or purpose : MISUSE b : to twist the meaning or sense of : MISINTERPRET
synonym see DEBASE
- per·vert·er noun
Isn't that what "art" is?
----- Original Message -----
From: <LAShively@aol.com>
To: <alt-photo-process-l@sask.usask.ca>
Sent: Friday, September 15, 2000 1:59 AM
Subject: Re: Tutti Nudi
> I have resisted saying anything 'til now.
>
> In a class I was required to take (Photo I, basically 35 mm B/W - had already
> been in business for a couple of years, but wanted to get instruction on the
> basics, got instruction on politics instead) one of the early critiques
> included a framed 11X14 color photo of a woman on all fours with her butt in
> the air on the beach (yes, DBCC in case anyone is listening) nearly
> naked...of about 20 ppl in the class (all ages ranging from pubescent to
> elder...this photo belonged to an older person of the male "white"
> persuasion...)
>
> I was one of four women in the class and THE ONLY one, who, when called upon
> to speak asked "Why is this particular color 11x14 photograph being shown in
> this 8X10 b/w critique..." and "I am offended and appalled that it exists AND
> is allowed to be shown in a beginning b/w photo class critique..."
>
> Needless to say the instructor had a fit and sided with the (pervert)
> photographer as did the other males in class. I expected this. I was shocked
> that the other three women (not necessarily youger - most seemed to be around
> late 20's, early 30's and one in early 20's) were totally silent, until after
> class when they, in unison agreed with my objections.
>
> Also, my disagreements did reflect in my grades from this instructor, who
> will remain anonomous....for now. Any one know GM at DBCC?
>
> Looking forward to YOUR input - Cheers!
>
> Leslie
> ______________________
> L.A. Shively
> Photographer/Writer
> http://www.portfolios.com/LAShively
> http://www.SilverEyes.com (under construction)
> Phone/Fax: 505-884-0385
> LAShively@aol.com
>
> The Democrats claim Algore grows on you. So do warts.
>
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