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Abstract

Mannequins attract consumers in every stores and malls. They stand silently, but “speak” loudly to us. They are not just statues, because there are some signs, images, values, and knowledge beyond these phenomena. This article studies the meaning of mannequin in mankind culture based on Heidegger's thought about “being”. Then, seeks the relation of this phenomenon to representation and cultural homogenization.

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Luthfi Adam, Universitas Gadjah Mada

Mahasiswa Kajian Budaya dan Media, Sekolah Pascasarjana Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta
How to Cite
Adam, L. (2016). “Mannequin/Mankind Culture”: Mempertanyakan “Ada” pada Manekin dan Manusia. Jurnal Komunikasi, 2(2), 383–392. Retrieved from https://journal.uii.ac.id/jurnal-komunikasi/article/view/6288