Write an expository essay examining the mythical dimensions of some discrete artifact or set of similar artifacts from our contemporary visual culture. By "myth", we here mean a fictional narrative...

Write an expository essay examining the mythical dimensions of some discrete artifact or set of similar artifacts from our contemporary visual culture. By "myth", we here mean a fictional narrative that serves to augment our belief system, as in Roland Barthes' workMythologies. By "artifact", we mean some tangible product of visual culture: a photo, video, a hairstyle, an article of clothing, a designed object. Your essay should be at least 750 words and may include images where appropriate.