Visible Signs: An Introduction to Semiotics in the Visual Arts

by David Crow

Book Overview

Basic semiotic theories are taught in most art schools as part of a contextual studies program, but many students find it difficult to understand how these ideas might impact on their own practice. Visible Signs tackles this problem by introducing key theories and concepts, such as signs and signifiers, and language and speech, within the framework of visual communication.

Each chapter provides an overview of a particular facet of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1350092657
• ISBN13: 9781350092655
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 10.5"

Customer Reviews

Good overview of semiology

Good book written in a very english style. Somewhat hard to understand until you read it for the fourth time. This has all the information you need to understand the signs and their classifications.

Visible Signs review

This product arrived in a very swift manner, was in perfect condition, and cost HALF the price compared to buying at my schools used bookstore.

good item for college students

Item arived on time. in perfect condition. this item is very useful for students in collages