about prostitute in China and distorted history, sexism and feminism。the story about Paris: Paris, who is a sheepherder,are going to choose the most beautiful goddness, but he is actually too overwhelmed by the goddesses’ beauty to choose between them, and is also fully aware of the hazards of seeming to show any preference. Eventually (somewhat prompted by Hermes) he agrees to see them naked – Hermes himself decorously turns his back. This still doesn’t help Paris to make up his mind, so he then asks to see them one by one. Hera is first, and she offers to make him lord of all Asia. Paris says he won’t be swayed by rewards. He also rebuffs Athena when she offers to make him a perpetual victor in battles. Finally Aphrodite comes before him and makes the offer of Helen that does spark Paris’ interest; indeed, he claims to be already in love with her mere account of Helen. Paris awards Aphrodite the apple and the dialogue abruptly ends.
Revising history:
•pioneer of fashions of the period(pursuit modernity
•Now, everything have been westernlized.
Forgotten by Chinese patriarchy,
Distorted by communist(bad women).
Self-portrait:
•A woman escape from Chinese patriarchy or sexism;
•Regarded as a traitor in the western world.
Liu Hong said:
I communicate with the characters in my paintings, with reverence, sympathy, and awe."
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