Ann Marie Seward Barry
Visual Intelligence : Perception, Image, and Manipulation in Visual Communication
- ISBN 13:
- 9780791434369
- author:
- Ann Marie Seward Barry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- State University of New York Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 440
- Genre:
- Popular Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Visual Intelligence: Perception, Image and Manipulation in Visual Communication by Ann Marie Seward Barry explores how images shape our understanding of the world. This book offers a practical guide to understanding visual intelligence, examining how we derive meaning from images and how they form the psychological fabric of our environment. Barry critically examines the role of visual logic in creating meaning, cutting across various areas such as art, television, film, literature, advertising, and politics. She also delves into the perceptual process, its evolution, and its impact on our thinking. By going beyond the superficial, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the power and logic of images. By exploring visual intelligence, Barry sheds light on how images influence our perceptions and shape our cultural environment.