Chapter one was surely a very fascinating chapter encompassing a lot of information. Despite being the very first part of the chapter, I found the quote, "...the illiterate of the future will be ignorant of the camera and pen alike," to be inspiring of much thought. From one perspective, one can argue that a photograph is not much different from a traditional illustration when it comes to the intended communication of complex facts. However, one could also argue that a photograph differs in the fact that it often communicates ideas which are unintended, often in minute details. It would seem the difference between a traditional illustration and a photograph is the matter of intention and the lack of necessity for it in a photograph.
Discussion questions:
• What are your thoughts on the quote in the beginning of the chapter, "...the illiterate of the future will be ignorant of the camera and pen alike"?
• How has the camera changed the way people read images of various media?
