An Introduction to Visual Communication: From Cave Art to

An Introduction to Visual Communication: From Cave Art to Second Life

Technological changes have radically altered the ways in which people use visual images. Since the invention of photography, imagery has increasingly been used for entertainment, journalism, information, medical diagnostics, instruction, and communication. These functions move the image beyond aesthetic issues associated with art and into the realm of communication studies.
This introductory textbook introduces students to the terminology of visual literacy, methods for analyzing visual media, and theories on the relationship between visual communication and culture. Exploring the meanings associated with visual symbols and the relationship of visual communication to culture, this book will provide students with a better understanding of the visually oriented world in which they live. Student-friendly features such as boxed topics, key terms, web resources, and suggestions for exercises are provided throughout.
Country USA
Brand Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Manufacturer Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Binding Paperback
EANs 9781433112577
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften
Manufacturer	Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Binding	Paperback
EANs	9781433112577
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

An Introduction to Visual Communication: From Cave Art to Second Life