Gannon, Robbie.

A discussion on the use of esoteric symbolism and imagery, drawn particularly from Freemasonry, in American pop music performance through live performance and the music video. [thesis] / Robbie Gannon. - Limerick : Limerick School of Art and Design/ LIT, 2015. - 33 p. : ill (some col) . ; 30cm.

Thesis submitted for B.A. in Visual Communications 2015.

Includes bibliographical references

In this final year project I will examine and explore the use and meaning of esoteric symbolism, drawn particularly from Freemasonry, in the visual output of American recording artists such as Kanye West and Katy Perry. I will investigate the meaning of the symbols used, as I seek to establish whether they are being employed as a stylistic device or whether they are being used by artists/directors that are involved with Freemasonry. I will also examine whether or not there is a social understanding of the symbols today.


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Esoteric symbolism.
Freemasonry.
American pop music.
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