Connecting Visual Literacy to Theory: Revisiting the Disruptions of Visual Thinkers in Education and Beyond

The book explores the contributions of visual thinkers from various disciplines and geographies, illuminating how they laid the foundations for visual literacy. It examines the context of individual thinkers, expanding upon famous theories and providing new insight into why these visual and cognitive processes are imperative to learning and education. The authors are committed to advancing the study of visual literacy by raising new questions and proposing new routes of inquiry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 180 pages
Publication date: 12 July 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This volume aims to bridge the gap between education systems worldwide that continue to prioritize textual understanding of the world over visual literacy. Through a comprehensive examination of the contributions of both well-known and lesser-known visual thinkers from diverse disciplines and geographical locations, the authors present contemporary assessments and modern re-conceptualizations of the subject. The book highlights how experts from various fields, including art, communication, education, and philosophy, laid the groundwork for what is now recognized as visual literacy. These foundations and innovative approaches to visual and cognitive processes have been transformative but have received relatively limited attention in research. The chapters delve into the contexts of individual thinkers, building upon established theories and offering fresh insights into the significance of visual and cognitive processes in learning, education, and various disciplines, including art history, museum studies, philosophy, photography, and more. The authors, all members of the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA), are dedicated to advancing the study of visual literacy by raising new questions and proposing novel avenues of inquiry. This unique and timely exploration of how we derive meaning from what we see and interact with our visual environment will appeal to researchers, scholars, and educators from diverse interdisciplinary backgrounds, including art, art education, art history, design, information science, photography, and visual communication.

Weight: 350g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032651743