The
Visual Expression of Opinion
Photos: Can Express Views
or Editorial Opinions
· Staged (Iwo Jima)
· Echo a Previous Image (9.11)
· Use Angle or Perspective
(Elian Gonzalez)
· Use context:
Flattering/Condemning (People, etc.)
· Use Alteration:
Politician’s head on a thin body
Political Cartoons: Rely on
Intellectual & Emotional Impact
· Use symbolism, exaggerations, and caricature
· Use humor (satire)
· Use irony (what appears to be portrayed vs. what is)
Op-Ads: Market Opinions
Rather than Products
· Action-oriented:
They encourage the viewer to act