Representation

Representation:
Intertextuality: text alludes to or references to another text
              - Julia Kristeva (1969) a literary critic and sociologist.
"the shaping of text meaning by another text"
"The use of an intertextual reference in any text is the absorption and transformation of another"

Some references are iconic and the audience can easily remember and recognise the style.

Referencing can reinforce nostalgia and familiarity.

Example: 'Telephone' Lady Gaga.

In this piece we see a lot of intertextual references.

Beyoncé's hair- 1950's glamour model & pin up girl Bettie Page

Prison guards- Divine - US actor and drag Queen

Gaga's prison outfits- Pierre & Gilles French fashion and art photographers

Beyoncé's car- "Pussy wagon" on the back- Russ Mayer US director

Beyoncé's pose- Roy Litchenstein 1960's pop artist

Both artists clothing in the diner dance scene
Beyoncé- Wonder woman
Gaga- Captain America