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Unlocking the Mysteries of Visual Images
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Visual Images
Images are one type of text. Although images generally donβt include words, they use various tools to communicate a message and have an impact on the audience, just as any other text would. Take this short three-minute video by Everynone
entitled βWords,β for
example. No words are displayed, yet what words come to mind as you view the images?
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You will encounter two major categories of visual images on your diploma exam as well as in every aspect of your life:
- Commercial images: for monetary gain or business purposes
- Artistic images: for personal enjoyment or artistic expression