Asked by Oumar Diallo on May 11, 2024
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The discrepancy between the image and the caption in René Magritte's The Treachery ( or Perfidy ) of Images shows the influence of which contemporary field of study?
A) Pragmatics
B) Syntactics
C) Parole
D) Semiotics
Treachery of Images
A famous painting by René Magritte, showcasing a pipe with text below it stating, "This is not a pipe," to challenge observers' perceptions.
Semiotics
The study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation, often applied in linguistic, cultural, and social contexts.
Pragmatics
The branch of linguistics concerned with the use of language in social contexts and the ways in which people produce and comprehend meanings through language.
- Realize the importance of conceptual and semantic challenges posed by modern artists to traditional art interpretations.
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Learning Objectives
- Realize the importance of conceptual and semantic challenges posed by modern artists to traditional art interpretations.
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