A close read, sometimes called an explication, is a detailed analysis of a small section of a text, such as a paragraph of a novel, or a shorter text, such as a poem. Though traditionally applied to poetry and fiction, close reads can also be relevant to photos, songs, films, even video games. Whatever the medium, goal is always to uncover new meanings through a minute analysis.
For this assignment you will conduct close read of a photograph from the infamous paparazzo
Ron Galella. In a career spanning decades, Galella was the bane of celebrities worldwide. His aggressive and intrusive style earned him many enemies. Today, however, his photographs are highly sought after by serious photograph collectors.
Below are the photos you may choose from for you close read. Write about only one.
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| Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, 1968 |
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| Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 1971 |
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| Marlon Brando (and Ron Galella), 1973 |
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| Jaclyn Smith, 1978 |
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| Al Pacino, 1979 |
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| John F. Kennedy Jr., 1980 |
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| Sean Penn, 19986 |
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Naomi Campbell, 1991
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Requirements:
- MLA Style, including parenthetical citation
- 2-3-page minimum
- Include a works cited page
Due: Mo 12.7 (Note Monday due date)
A close read, sometimes called an explication, is a detailed analysis of a small section of a text, such as a paragraph of a novel, or a shorter text, such as a poem. Though traditionally applied to poetry and fiction, close reads can also be relevant to photos, songs, films, even video games. Whatever the medium, goal is always to uncover new meanings through a minute analysis. 
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