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Unflattening,New
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The primacy of words over images has deep roots in Western culture. But what if the two are inextricably linked, equal partners in meaningmaking? Written and drawn entirely as comics, Unflattening is an experiment in visual thinking. Nick Sousanis defies conventional forms of scholarly discourse to offer readers both a stunning work of graphic art and a serious inquiry into the ways humans construct knowledge.Unflattening is an insurrection against the fixed viewpoint. Weaving together diverse ways of seeing drawn from science, philosophy, art, literature, and mythology, it uses the collagelike capacity of comics to show that perception is always an active process of incorporating and reevaluating different vantage points. While its vibrant, constantly morphing images occasionally serve as illustrations of text, they more often connect in nonlinear fashion to other visual references throughout the book. They become allusions, allegories, and motifs, pitting realism against abstraction and making us aware that more meets the eye than is presented on the page.In its graphic innovations and restless shapeshifting, Unflattening is meant to counteract the type of narrow, rigid thinking that Sousanis calls ?flatness.? Just as the twodimensional inhabitants of Edwin A. Abbott?s novella Flatland could not fathom the concept of ?upwards,? Sousanis says, we are often unable to see past the boundaries of our current frame of mind. Fusing words and images to produce new forms of knowledge, Unflattening teaches us how to access modes of understanding beyond what we normally apprehend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Unflattening? A: The main theme of Unflattening revolves around the idea that words and images are interconnected in the process of meaning-making, challenging the traditional view that prioritizes text over visuals.
- Q: Who is the author of Unflattening? A: Unflattening is authored by Nick Sousanis, who combines scholarly discourse with graphic art to explore how humans construct knowledge.
- Q: What is the format of Unflattening? A: Unflattening is presented entirely in comic format, making it a unique blend of graphic art and academic inquiry.
- Q: How many pages does Unflattening have? A: Unflattening contains a total of 208 pages.
- Q: When was Unflattening published? A: Unflattening was published on April 20, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does Unflattening have? A: Unflattening is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does Unflattening fall under? A: Unflattening is categorized under Criticism.
- Q: What is the significance of the title Unflattening? A: The title Unflattening signifies the book's aim to challenge rigid thinking and broaden perspectives through visual thinking.
- Q: Is Unflattening suitable for academic purposes? A: Yes, Unflattening is suitable for academic purposes as it engages with scholarly discourse through innovative visual representation.