How to See the World: An Introduction to Images, from Self-Portraits to Selfies, Maps to Movies, and More

How To See The World: An Introduction to Images, from Self-Portraits to Selfies, Maps to Movies, and More
by Nicholas Mirzoeff

Discussion Questions

1. What is the difference between a modern-day selfie and a self portrait? (Chapter 1)

2. What is "social art history"? Why isn't all Art History social?

3. W.J.T. Mitchell stated that, "There are no visual media." What did he mean by this statement? Do you agree? (p. 90)

4. How are images used as weapons? Give some examples. (Chapter 3)

5. What is the "the persistence of vision"? (p. 125)

6. What is the difference between broadcasting and narrowcasting? Use examples to distinguish the two. What are the pros and cons of each? (p. 144)

7. How has social media been used to galvanize social change? Has it been successful? Provide specific examples.

8. How has graffiti been used to raise awareness candor challenge the political and social status quo? Why is this a useful medium?

9. What is "culture jamming"? (p. 267)

10. On page 289, Mirzoeff says, "hat is called globalization is a transition from the industrial economy to something else." What is next?