Using visual evidence

by Howells, Richard Matson, Robert W., (Robert William)

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Title Statements

Full title :Using visual evidence / edited by Richard Howells and Robert W. Matson.

Summary

"Visual evidence encompasses a diverse range of media, from painting, cartoons and photography, to film, television and documentary. The central argument of this book is that visual evidence is a key to understanding both history and the present day and should not be relegated to a supporting role as merely illustrating the written word. The book shows students, scholars and researchers how to read the visual media to elicit meaning. As primary sources, visual texts can be studied not only for what is directly depicted in the painting or film but also for what it tells us about the people, cultures and societies that made them. Each chapter features fascinating case studies and examples which situate theory in real life. A major appeal of the book is the wealth of illustrations and photographs of visual texts which are included throughout. The authors make detailed reference to these examples to illustrate the theory surrounding visual evidence. An intriguing case study of an unknown girl?s photo album is just one of many examples offered, showing how we can analyze and learn from the visual text. This comprehensive and insightful edited collection brings together international media and cultural theorists, historians and art historians to demonstrate the value of visual evidence not only to media and cultural studies, but also to history, the general humanities and the social sciences."--Publisher's website

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2009.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):McGraw Hill/Open University Press
Place of Publication:Maidenhead, Berkshire
Language:eng
Publication Date:2009.

The Physical Object

Description:xiv, 201 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780335228638, 0335228631, 9780335228645, 033522864X
oclc:ocn422481276
LC Classification:P93.5
Dewey Decimal:370.155

Subjects

adverteren advertising Apprentissage visuel Art and society Art et société Arts (General) Beeldcommunicatie Beeldende kunsten bewijsstuk broadcasting (mass media) Communication visuelle -- Aspect social contemporary society Culture cultuur Éducation aux médias Éducation visuelle evidence Films Fotografie geschiedenis