From Image to Interpretation

Today, the image is considered as an entity or concept that is both attractive and should be avoided, occupying our universe. This book titled From Image to Interpretation; first of all, it defines the image, classifies the image types, and deals with the relationship between image and perception. In order to grasp the increasing importance of the image in social life, he gives a brief history of the relation between image and human. Thus, he reveals that dealing with image means dealing with humanity and culture. It shows that the image has accompanied thought, symbolism and aesthetic needs since the birth of humanity. Based on the idea that the reason why image is such a controversial concept stems from its relationship with reality, it examines the relationship between image and reality in the light of the arguments of religions and thinkers who have expressed their reservations about the image, and includes current inquiries about the image.
From Image to Interpretation argues that it is necessary to better understand and methodically interpret the images we consume in order not to be passively exposed to them. He argues that understanding images can provide a solution to the common fear or avoidance of images today. the image; deals with the idea that the best way to avoid its possible negative effects is to analyze it. Considering the semiotic method, which is a very meaningful and explanatory method among the approaches that can be used in image analysis, it presents the keys to reading the image as a discourse. It also includes many image analyzes in order to embody the evaluation of the indicators.
Images of everyday life also interpret our reality in an interesting way. Our universe is surrounded by mental and perceptual images. In this case, analyzing images means dealing with political and social facts. The real danger comes from not wanting to know what the images are. This book also aims to demystify images and contribute to restoring the magical power given to them.