Poetics of the Fairy Tale Princess: Products, Problems, & Possibilities

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Courtney Lee Weida
Carlee Bradbury
Jaime Chris Weida

Abstract

In the following paper, the authors analyze the prevalence of princess culture in the literature, film, and visual culture of young people. An art educator, art historian, and professor of English literature, the authors propose creative interventions through alternative resources and readings. Focusing on foundations of media studies and literature of Fairy-Tale Studies and girlhood studies, this interdisciplinary collaboration investigates complex creative predicaments of girlhood and princess media. Utilizing Princess Aurora and Sleeping Beauty as a case study and focal point, the authors discuss their collaborative arts research intended to explore problems and possibilities of princess culture. 


Keywords: Art Education; Arts Research; Fairy Tales; Media Studies, Princesses.

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Courtney Lee Weida, Adelphi University

Associate Professor of Art Education

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