We have become a visual society. A visual society, where our ways of expressing ourselves are increasingly influenced by it. Behind The Filter discussed the the role of self-expression in a visual society in the previous blog post. Here is a short video that will show you the key ideas discussed in the previous post. HUMAN +IMAGE= VISUAL […]
Issue No.5 / The Issue Of Self-Expression In A Visual Society
Aristotle said that “Without image, thinking is impossible”. In a way, he defined the main characteristics of the society today. The digital revolution has transformed us into a visual society- increasingly consuming and creating visual content. We make sense of the world through images, and create images to express ourselves and the world around us. […]
INFOGRAPHIC: A BRIEF HISTORY OF VISUAL COMMUNICATION
In the history of visual communication, cave paintings have been recognised as early evidence of human visual expression. Today images have become one of the most important modes for communication. From ideograms to smartphone photography, we have become a visual society. A Visual society which is both, the biggest challenge and victory for the 21st […]
Social Media is Your New Bedroom Wall
Let’s take ourselves back to the life in the 90s for a moment, where your bedroom was the most personal space. To the days where that one wall in the bedroom was the representation of our identity and individuality. Back to when we decorated our bedroom wall with posters of pop culture icons, polaroids and […]
4 Reasons Why Technology Will Change Your Visual Expression On Social Media In 2017
With only 2 days left in 2016, it is time to look at what 2017 has for us. There is no denying that it is going to be another year of innovation for visual expression on social media as digital technologies continue to evolve and create new ways for creativity in photography. Here are 4 […]
The Evolution Of Photography In The Digital Age: where is your photo album?
Photography is demonstrably the most contemporary of art forms; it is the most vital, effective and universal means of communication of facts and ideas between peoples and nations.” The founder of the International Center of Photography, Cornell Capa wisely said more than 40 years ago. Today photography is still seen as undoubtedly the most contemporary […]