AuthorHowells, Richard
TitleVisual culture / Richard Howells, Joaquim Negreiros
Imprint Cambridge : Policy, 2012
Edition 2nd ed.
Descript xiii, 346 p. : ill. ; 25 cm

SUMMARY

The first part of the book is concerned with differing theoretical approaches to visual analysis, and includes chapters on iconology, form, art history, ideology, semiotics and hermeneutics. The second part shifts from a theoretical to a medium-based approach and comprises chapters on fine art, photography, film, television and new media. These investigate the complex relationship between reality and visual representation. -- Book Jacket


CONTENT

Iconology -- Form -- Art history -- Ideology -- Semiotics -- Hermeneutics -- Fine art -- Photography -- Film -- Television -- New media


SUBJECT

  1. Visual literacy
  2. Visual learning

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