Katie Hardgrove, Duc Minh Tran, Nikesh Patel, Thomas Lem

1. Men in Art and Design: Through the Ages Katie HardgroveJohn TranNikeshPatelThomas Lem

2. Statement The portrayal of men in art and design has evolved over the years in many ways. One theme we have observed is the perfection of the male form according to embellishment, power, and prestige. Fresh and Smooth: “Like a snake that is continually renewed”

3. Benin Culture “Clothes make the man” Fine dressing are rank markers

4. 14th-15th Century Embellishment of: Armor/Weaponry Power/Strength Majestic Crown Clothing

5. 20th Century Winston Churchill Well-Groomed Tuxedo Bowtie Chair = throne? Position of power Cigar = rich; prestige

6. 20th Century Adolf Hitler Uniform shows status and power in military Clean uniform = prestige Position of power Followers; leader

7. 21st Century Kanye West Dressed as a pharaoh; kingliness; divinity Women and men bow to him

8. 21st Century Well-Groomed Suit Watch Center of Attention Position of power and prestige Cigar = rich; prestige

9. Design/Architecture Built by King Social status Royalty Embellished Large scale Lavishing Clean/white

10. Design/Architecture Mt. Rushmore Powerful men As strong and bold as the mountain they are carved in Tourist attraction Presidential prestige Well-groomed Fine line of sculpting

11. Closing Statement Throughout much of history, male art has revealed much level of prestige and social class Dating back to Benin culture and throughout the 14th-21st century, male art has included a sense of power through embellishment and prestige