Out of Focus exhibition text

Out of Focus exhibition text

Exhibit: Out of Focus: Media Stereotypes of Asian Pacific Americans Orientalism Chinoiserie Martial arts Helpmate Villains Sexism Dr. Fu Manchu Suzie Wong Design Servants Minorities Stereotypes

The exhibition text from Wing Luke Museum's exhibit "Out of Focus." Includes "Orientalism," "Chinoiserie," and Asian design; the effects of Martial Arts in the media (including Bruce Lee); and characters like Charlie Chan, the "Helpmate" (the helpful, subservient Asian American), the "Villain" (Dr. Fu Manchu, Dragon Lady), the "Model Minority" (Asian American success), and "Exotic Female"

Wing Luke Asian Museum

1996

WLE 1 _ O88

1900.1485