Weekly Response 1

Anthropomorphic:

For anthropomorphic, I chose a Kennedy rocker. It looks like an elderly person resting to me. The dark wood and straight angles give it a certain stiff, patriarchal solemnity, while its rounded edges make it personable. Its tall and thin and looks just a little weathered, but still proud and strong. Its arms look like hands resting comfortable and the wicker seat and back seem like a sweater and pair of slacks. The lathe work in the posts gives them impression of stately wrinkles. All in all, it seems straightforward and old fashioned and that aids in its anthropomorphism.

 Metaphoric:

Metaphoric has to be the 1965 Lincoln Continental down the street from my house. It speaks of the classic simplicity and strength in real luxury and real power. Its straight edges and glossy surfaces makes it seem simple and unadorned like a fine tailored suit. The vehicle seems more clothed than designed. The chrome strip outlining the side of the vehicle and detailing in the taillights and hubcaps act as a simple jewelry for the car's body. The upright roof gives a masculine, strong bearing while the long hood speaks of a quiet power within. Even the oddly configured doors give off an air of impervious disregard for convention without actually outright challenging it. Just the final touch to make it seem aloof like a slightly turned hat. In sum, the vehicle has the appearance of an understated dignity, grace, and finery with a hint of power. Its like an Olympic athlete with a Cambridge education in an evening gown.

Evocative:

For evocative I chose a picture I took of St. Anne's Church on Mackinac Island. It strikes me as evocative in two ways. Despite a distinctively 19th century appearance with its white washed wood structure, it evokes a past Gothic glory with its flying buttresses, arched entrances, towering spires, crosses, and stained glass. It gives off the sense that there are thousands of years of strength and tradition behind its white washed facade. In other words, its looks like a catholic church. It also strikes me as evocative because whenever I walk past it, I suddenly realize how perfectly frames the entrance to the idealistic island town of Mackinac. Yes, its Gothic, but its also just a little white church of the sort you'd find in any small town. For me that means a step back in time to perfect little resort town. It means a vacation, rest, and nostalgia.