Reading art? [Trans. Maciej Maryl] Cover Image

Czytanie sztuki? [Przeł. Maciej Maryl]
Reading art? [Trans. Maciej Maryl]

Author(s): Mieke Bal
Subject(s): Literary Texts
Published by: Instytut Badań Literackich Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: Fine arts; Literary theory; Reading; Semiotics; Interpretation

Summary/Abstract: This article outlines a methodological approach towards the interpretation of images. This methodology is deeply rooted in semiotics, therefore the act of “reading” an image does not mean reducing images to linguistic discourse. Instead of remaining locked within the binary opposition that has been construed around the two media, the author focuses on those features of reading that articulate aspects of seeing whose taking into account she considers not only re1evant and meaningful, but also visually indispensable. Theoretical claims are supported with examples from art history and popular culture.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 1-2
  • Page Range: 39-58
  • Page Count: 20
  • Language: Polish