Visible signs : an introduction to semiotics in the visual arts / David Crow.

By:

Crow, David, 1962-

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Required reading range. Course readerPublication details: Lausanne : AVA Academia, c2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 192 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 30 cm. + 1 sheet of stickersISBN:

9782940411429 (pbk.) :
9782940411429 (pbk.) :

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

401.4102474 CRO

LOC classification:

N72.S46

Contents:

Introduction -- Components -- How meaning is formed -- Reading the sign -- Text and image -- Office language -- Unofficial language -- Symbolic creativity -- Junk and culture -- Open work.

Summary: 'Visible Signs' explains how semiotic theory can affect the work of art students through clarifying basic communication terms and theoretical contexts through visual examples of graphic work. Concepts in semiotics are explored through examples of contemporary graphic design and fine arts.

Holdings ( 1 )
Title notes ( 4 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Long Loan	TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending	401.4102474 CRO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		218715

Previous ed.: 2003.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Components -- How meaning is formed -- Reading the sign -- Text and image -- Office language -- Unofficial language -- Symbolic creativity -- Junk and culture -- Open work.

'Visible Signs' explains how semiotic theory can affect the work of art students through clarifying basic communication terms and theoretical contexts through visual examples of graphic work. Concepts in semiotics are explored through examples of contemporary graphic design and fine arts.