As the visual component of contemporary media has overtaken the verbal; visual reportage has established a unique and extremely significant role in 21st-century culture. Julianne Newton has prepared this comprehensive analysis of the development of the role of visual reportage as a critical player in the evolution of our understanding of ourselves; others; and the world. The Burden of Visual Truth offers a first assessment of the role of visual journalism within the context of the complex; cross-disciplinary pool of literature and ideas required for synthesis. Newton approaches the subject matter from several perspectives; examining the theoretical and ideological bases for visual truth; particularly as conveyed by the news media; and applying relevant research on photojournalism and reality imagery to contemporary newspaper; broadcast; and internet professional practice. She extends visual communication theory by proposing an ecology of the visual for 21st century life and developing a typology of human visual behavior. Scholars in visual studies; media studies; journalism; nonverbal communication; cultural history; and psychology will find this analysis invaluable as a comprehensive base for studying reality imaging and human visual behavior. The volume also is appropriate for journalism and media studies coursework at the undergraduate and graduate levels. With its conclusions about the future of visual reportage; The Burden of Visual Truth also will be compelling reading for journalism and mass communication professionals concerned with improving media credibility and maintaining a significant course for journalism in the 21st century. For all who seek to understand the role of visual media in the formation of their views of the world and of their own identities; this volume is a must-read.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful learning experienceBy Ingrid WolskAs an artist; this book has great appeal for me. The 8.5 by 11" is a good sized format to study the drawings easily. The reproductions are very good as well as the color.I like the introduction wherein many interesting facts of the artist and his subjects are given.It is a bit too light on technique; but; I feel this to be a very minor fault in the overall.I would easily recomend this book to anyone interested in the subject and or the artist.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well done; but not perfect.By BudSome one should tell the publisher that one of the plates in the book is printed upside down.Trapeze Volant would be very difficult to be successful if mounted as shown.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Toulouse-Lautrecs Circus DrawingsBy BillPI had this book when I was a kid. Now it is an inspiration and I truly appreciate the mans art; the fluidity of his line and the incredible grace and elegance of his images.