Visual Rhetoric

I don’t think  I have ever thought of the huge influence visual rhetoric has on my life. It is so present in so many situations, which is very intriguing. And I think it is becoming even more prevalent in our world today. There are so many up rising ways that people are expressing their views and opinions. For instance facebook and instagram create such a unrealistic view of peoples images. I think of times where I have noticed the visual rhetoric in my life, or when I use it personally. Of course my style of clothing choice comes to mind. I would say I care of how I portray myself. I want to look professional in certain situations yet still fashionable. I think the reason I care of fashion for myself is because I notice it in other people. I enjoy seeing others express themselves through their clothing choices. It can say so much about someone.

This past summer I was able to spend a month in Europe. I traveled most thoroughly through Italy, France and Germany. I noticed so much visual rhetoric while I was there that I didn’t even realize it. The way the people were able to express their feelings through their art and architecture is amazing. We visited so many museums where I saw so much art by so many different artists. The Louvre was such an extraordinary experience, as I witnessed art expression through the centuries was incredible.  It amazed me how different peoples ideas and artwork can be.

In high school I was able to take AP art and there I learned many of these concepts. I had so many friends that were so unique with how they sent out their image. What I loved most about it all was that their artwork and outfits portrayed who they were so well. I also think of photography. By different angles, so many people are able to see things to differently which I just love.

I also think of music, although it is not necessarily “visual” with the attention on Taylor Swifts new music video (that my roommates just made me watch) I think that is also an interesting concept of rhetoric.

I am so impressed with the ways people are able to express themselves in such a beautiful manner. Everyone is so unique but I love that we can all write, speak and show visually how different we are.