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Semiotics in the Visual:
uncovering the prejudices beneath the
      surface of the beautiful



              Sara Vannini
      Academic Teaching - Dec. 2011
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The Afghan Girl

National Geographic
    Magazine cover
Afghan Girl revealed

National Geographic
Magazine
Found - a life revealed

National Geographic
Magazine cover
Food for life United Colors of Benetton
campaign
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Semiotics in the Visual

  • 1. Semiotics in the Visual: uncovering the prejudices beneath the surface of the beautiful Sara Vannini Academic Teaching - Dec. 2011
  • 2. ia ls tion t er re ta a m rp a l te is n u in is s v is na l lys aly tio g io na an gy cita h i n s i t a e o -lo eli t s a rc p o e n o ur p o ro ot e m nt c th h res co c o d is an p ti cs io s em
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  • 4. The Afghan Girl National Geographic Magazine cover
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  • 6. Afghan Girl revealed National Geographic Magazine
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  • 8. Found - a life revealed National Geographic Magazine cover
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  • 18. Food for life United Colors of Benetton campaign