Dictionary of Visual Discourse

by Barry Sandywell

Exploring the languages and cultures of visual studies and offering a theoretical introduction to the many languages of visual discourse, this substantial dictionary explains the foundations of current theoretical and academic discourse, and the different forms of visual culture in everyday life. It is essential reading for students in visual studies, the sociology of visual culture, cultural and media studies, philosophy, art history and theory, design, film and communication studies.

723 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2011

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[S · Rating 5 out of 5]

This work is available on Literati reference. It is one of the most astounding, and succinct, repositories of the history of ideas I've come across.