Activist Quote by Douglas Coop
“New concepts should be introduced by the power of imagery.”
About This Quote
Imagery should be used to introduce new ideas powerfully.
In simple terms: Use images to launch new concepts.
Key Takeaway
Employ vivid visuals when presenting ideas.
Themes
communication
creativity
visual persuasion
activism
concepts
Mood
inspirational
thought‑provoking
Type
Activist:0
Charisma:0
Civil disobedience:0
Concepts:1
Imagery:1
Loaded-language:0
Photography:0
Power:0
Propaganda:0
Protest:0
New Concepts:1
Power Imagery:0
Concepts Introduced:0
When to use this quote
- presentations
- advertising
- education
- activist campaigns
Key Concepts
imagery
symbolism
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What visual metaphor best captures your concept?
- How can imagery back bias?
A Different Perspective
Images may be misinterpreted.
![“It is an old saying, abundantly justified, that where sciences meet there growth occurs. It is true moreover to say that in scientific borderlands not only are facts gathered that [are] often new in kind, but it is in these regions that wholly new concepts arise. It is my own faith that just as…” quote by Frederick Gowland Hopkins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/44c/frederick-gowland-hopkins-6018_arise_it-is-an-old-saying-abundantly-justified_474986.jpg)
![“Some kinds of activists are more willing to try stuff out, see if works and think on their feet, but some of the people who are working on [change] find that very difficult: They've been schooled into thinking you have to come up with the perfect plan in advance. It has become a bit technocratic.” quote by Duncan Green](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d17/duncan-green-20105_activist_some-kinds-of-activists-are-more-willing_57391.jpg)
