Values exercise for Tuesday's class

On Tuesday, some of the MA class are running exercises to contribute to their research. So I have worked up my idea:

Values Exercise

Purpose:  To identify and understand the personal characteristics valued by other people (in this case, thinking people, MA By Project class).

1. Think of a person that you know personally, who you value.
    - Write down that person's name.
    - List 4 reasons why you value them.

2. Think of someone else you know personally, of the other gender, who you value.
    - Write down that person's name.
    - List 4 reasons why you value them.

3. Think of a woman in the public domain, who you value.
    - Name her.
    - List 4 reasons why you value her.

4. Think of a man in the public domain, who you value.
    - Name him.
    - List 4 reasons why you value him.

5. Can you think of an object or an art media that you associate with any of the values listed?
    - List them.
    - Are any of them gendered?

6. Show Cryptic Cross Wood.
   - Explain my personal view of values depicted and own gender association with materials used.

Exercise ends.

Consequential Analysis:

Is the data gathered valid?  To MA students?  To general public?

Is there a difference in values perceived between people we know, and people in the public domain?  If so, what are these differences and why do we perceive them?  Are there similarities?

Is the representation of people in art galleries and museums linked to values of the public domain?  If so, how?  Status, power, money, beauty …?.  Why?

Is the representation of people in art galleries and museums linked to values of the private domain?   If so, how and why?

What are the reasons why women are represented in galleries?  Status, power, money - of the women, or an associated man?  Other domestic/mundane values?

How does the artwork description describe the women represented?  What words are used?  Are they gendered or possessive?  Wife of?  Daughter of?  Fiancee of?

How does the artwork description describe the men represented?  What words are used?  Are they gendered or possessive?

Idea for Exhibition Title about domestic/mundane women:
"Anonymous was a Woman … Not Any More!"