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An Apology for Pictures

Studies in Popular Illustrated Narrative in Europe, 1918-1939

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The study explores the interplay between text and illustrations in popular illustrated narratives from France, Germany, and Great Britain during the interwar period. It investigates how images enhance readers' understanding of texts and vice versa, emphasizing the knowledge required to interpret visual elements. Various types of images are analyzed in detail, revealing that reading words often triggers memories of images and colors, while viewing illustrations can elicit verbal responses. This relationship highlights the complex interaction between visual and textual literacy.

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An Apology for Pictures, Detlev Gohrbandt

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2024
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