Born Quote by Nancy Newhall
“Perhaps the old literacy of words is dying and a new literacy of images is being born. Perhaps the printed page will disappear and even our records be kept in images and sounds.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Photographic Eye, 1955
Words are being replaced by visual and auditory media, reshaping how knowledge is recorded and shared.
In simple terms: Images and sounds are becoming new literacy.
Key Takeaway
Adapt to visual‑audio literacy.
Themes
media evolution
technology
communication
Mood
concerned
optimistic
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- education
- journalism
- archiving
- social media
Key Concepts
Semiotics
digital archives
Questions to Reflect On
- How will visual literacy affect learning?
- What skills are needed for image‑based records?
A Different Perspective
Loss of textual nuance may occur.
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