Beschreibung:
Visual literacy is the ability to understand images. In the sciences, particularly, ideas and concepts are most powerfully evoked through the use of images. Using examples of both scientific and popular imagery, this illustrated handbook helps teachers develop an understanding of the importance of images - and how to unlock their full meaning.
Visual literacy: What is visual literacy and why should we study it?; how are scientific images created?; Types of scientific images. Evolutionary iconography: Amoeba-to-man; the tree of life; the double; Helix - a modern icon; genome sequencing maps; mutation. Development of new icons - The new tree of life. Literature review.