This Means This, This Means That Second Edition

A User's Guide to Semiotics

Sean Hall (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

192 Seiten

2012 | 2nd Revised edition
Laurence King Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-85669-735-4 (ISBN)

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Semiotics is the theory of signs, and reading signs is a part of everyday life: from road signs that point to a destination, to smoke that warns of fire, to the symbols buried within art and literature. Semiotic theory can, however, appear mysterious and impenetrable. This introductory book decodes that mystery using visual examples instead of abstract theory.

This new edition features an expanded introduction that carefully and clearly presents the world of semiotics before leading into the book's 76 sections of key semiotic concepts. Each short section begins with a single image or sign, accompanied by a question inviting us to interpret what we are seeing. Turning the page, we can compare our response with the theory behind the sign, and in this way, actively engage in creative thinking.

A fascinating read, this book provides practical examples of how meaning is made in contemporary culture.

Sean Hall is Deputy Head of Department and Leader in Contextual Studies in the Department of Design at Goldsmiths College, University of London. He was formerly a lecturer in Philosophy at Balliol College, Oxford. As a practising artist, he has exhibited at the V&A, the Royal Academy and the Whitechapel Gallery.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	26.3.2012
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	185 x 260 mm
Gewicht	740 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Erkenntnistheorie / Wissenschaftstheorie
	Sozialwissenschaften
ISBN-10	1-85669-735-5 / 1856697355
ISBN-13	978-1-85669-735-4 / 9781856697354
Zustand	Neuware