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Denotative and Connotative
Denotative and Connotative
A denotative image tries to clearly show that thing. You are simply trying to represent that object as clearly as possible in the viewer's mind.
A denotative image tries to clearly show that thing. You are simply trying to represent that object as clearly as possible in the viewer's mind.
A cup, a key, a balloon, a shoe
A cup, a key, a balloon, a shoe
They are just things, and other than the use of the color red, which might add some other feelings/meanings, there is little to distract you from thinking of those objects.
A cup is a cup
A cup is a cup
This is an example to denote a cup, a plastic cup.
A connotative image tries to use objects to make you think of something else
A connotative image tries to use objects to make you think of something else
A game, not a cup
A game, not a cup
Many western cultures may know this game, but even if you don't, when you look at this image you don't think of a cup, you think of the action happening here.
A relaxing feeling, not a cup
A relaxing feeling, not a cup
Your first thoughts are not about a cup or even about coffee, is about the smell and feeling of relaxing with a coffee break.
Experiment with this concept
Experiment with this concept
Try taking a few photos, finding a few images online, or even try to draw some images that are either denotative or connotative
Try taking a few photos, finding a few images online, or even try to draw some images that are either denotative or connotative
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