In the graphic novel Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, the author uses words as well as illustrations in order to deliver the story of a young Iranian girl raised by a modern family in a traditionalist country. Satrapi composes her illustrations to reflect the current emotion or state of her character in order to accentuate certain … Read more
Throughout time great examples of art have been made by human kind, however very few have been made by women. There is an evident in the art world, never the less, the last century has seen an increase in women in the arts in America and the world. The largest section of the arts that … Read more
In the book: Persepolis Marji and others are surrounded by oppression set upon them and they have to live their lives under the control of the Regime, The Shah, and being in the mix of a war between Iran and Iraq. Persepolis reflects on what happened during the Iranian Revolution, the way of life for … Read more