The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image (Compass)
In The Alphabet Versus the Goddess, Leonard Shlain explores the tension between written language and visual imagery. Drawing on cultural and historical perspectives, the book considers how these contrasting forms of communication have influenced human thought, expression, and society.
About This Book
Leonard Shlain explores the relationship between the written word and the visual image.
The book considers how different forms of communication can influence human thought and cultural development.
Its central theme is the conflict between alphabetic language and image-based expression.
This work offers a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on language, imagery, and society.
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