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Author
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Messaris, P.
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Year
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2012
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Publisher
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Review of Communication, 12(2), 101-117.
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Abstract
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The essay reflects on how visual media and visual literacy have evolved since the publication of the author’s earlier book Visual “Literacy”: Image, Mind, and Reality (1994). It focuses on how technological and cultural changes have transformed the way people create, share, and interpret images. The article highlights two major technological developments that have reshaped visual communication. The first is the advancement of digital image manipulation and computer-generated photorealistic images. Modern editing tools make it easier to alter photographs or create highly realistic digital images, which makes detecting visual manipulation or fraud more difficult. This change raises concerns about the reliability and authenticity of visual information in media.
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Language
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English