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Semiotic Analysis of Selected Photographs of Kevin Carter

Publication Type : Journal Article

Publisher : IJPAM

Source : IJPAM, Volume 119, Number 15, p.1801-1814 (2018)

Campus : Kochi

School : School of Arts and Sciences

Department : Visual Media and Communication

Year : 2018

Abstract : The language of the photograph, today, is widely used in conveying ideas, stories, and messages. The acceptance of photography, therefore, is increasing day by day. This paper tries to analyze the storytelling powers of photographs. The study focuses on Kevin Carter’s selected photographs and to substantiate the argument that photographs as a powerful artistic media. Methodology of this research is visual analysis of photographs by Kevin Carter using semiotic theory.

Cite this Research Publication : D. T and M. A. Krishnakumar, “Semiotic Analysis of Selected Photographs of Kevin Carter”, IJPAM, vol. 119, pp. 1801-1814, 2018.

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