- Part 1 covers theoretical perspectives on the image, supplemented with practical entries on making, researching and writing with images.
- Part 2 explores specific image practices and cultures, with chapters on drawing and painting; photography; visual culture; scientific imaging; and informational images.
A wide range of illustrations complement the text throughout and each chapter includes creative tasks, keywords (linked to an online resource), summaries and suggested further reading. In addition, each of the main chapters include selected readings by notable authors across a range of subject areas, including: Art History, Business, Cognitive Science, Communication Studies, Infographics, Neuroscience, Photography, Physics, Science Studies, Social Semiotics, Statistics, and Visual Culture.' (Back cover)
Includes bibliographical references.
Onsite
English
2012
274
9780415573405
1
monograph
Part 1: Defining Images
1. Beyond semiotics
Supplement I: Just what is it that makes images so different?
2. Understanding images
Supplement II: Image research
3. Image and text
Supplement III: Writing with images
Part 2. Image Practices
4. Drawing and painting
5. Photography
6. Visual culture
7. Scientific imaging
8. Image and information
9. Afterword: Image studies in the making...
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