Eastern Kentucky University
Unconventional Redheads in Art, History, Literature, and Popular Culture
Institution
Eastern Kentucky University
Faculty Advisor/ Mentor
Barbara Hussey
Abstract
This poster will present research analyzing the highly symbolic value of redheads in visual art, adolescent literature, and contemporary cartoons. It will give background information on the unique genetics of redheads along with popular stereotypes and prejudices. It will also consider the characteristics that actual redheads throughout history are believed to represent.
Unconventional Redheads in Art, History, Literature, and Popular Culture
This poster will present research analyzing the highly symbolic value of redheads in visual art, adolescent literature, and contemporary cartoons. It will give background information on the unique genetics of redheads along with popular stereotypes and prejudices. It will also consider the characteristics that actual redheads throughout history are believed to represent.