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How to look at and understand great art. Episode 17, Signs - symbols, icons, and indexes in art

2017
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The richness of signs (signifiers) in art includes the use of symbols, icons, and indexes as they reveal layers of meaning. See how, in different historical eras, symbolic associations change over time, how icons visually represent a subject, and how indexes exhibit direct connections with the thing signified.
Author:
Hirsh, Sharon L., presenterThe Great Courses (Firm), distributorKanopy (Firm), distributor
Imprint:
The Great Courses, 2011.[San Francisco, California, USA] : Kanopy Streaming, 2017.
Collation:
1 online resource (streaming video file) (32 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Notes:
Title from title frames.Originally produced by The Great Courses in 2011.
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Language:
English
BRN:
420441
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