The main concern of this study--what is the image of the artist as it is projected by entertainment films--raises four subsidiary questions. The first is whether that image varies from one film to another and, if so, how and to what extent. Secondly, presuming such variations, are they related to the time period in which the films were produced?…

Argues that artistic viewpoints significantly influence our perceptions of everyday life; the arts have been a major force in the construction of the deviant role and physical appearance has been a prime artistic device in concretizing this image. As populations continue to become more educated and sophisticated the great mass of people will…

Presents several central themes about aging which may prove useful in interpreting art works and increasing students' awareness of the human qualities of aging. Indicates that, when the artist represents the physical changes of aging, he or she equally characterizes cognitive, emotional, social, and spiritual levels of aging. Includes seven…