Visual communication in large-circulation U.S. newspapers before and after September 11, 2001 (2005)

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Journal ArticlePublisher
University of Canterbury. School of Language, Social and Political SciencesUniversity of Canterbury. Media and Communications
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Abstract
Through an examination of 580 front-pages from ten large-circulation U.S. newspapers during the six months before and after September 11th, this research found an increase in the size and use of photographs, and a decrease in text content and graphics. Further, this research found an increased reliance on visual techniques and principles of composition in the 1,693 photographs and 222 graphics examined. Thus, this preliminary study finds that September 11th may have signaled a shift in the use and application of visual imagery within the daily large-circulation newspapers examined for this study.
Citation
Kenix, L.J. (2005) Visual communication in large-circulation U.S. newspapers before and after September 11, 2001. Visual Communication Quarterly, 12(Winter/Spring), pp. 20-37.This citation is automatically generated and may be unreliable. Use as a guide only.
Keywords
Visual CommunicationANZSRC Fields of Research
19 - Studies in the Creative Arts and Writing::1903 - Journalism and Professional Writing::190399 - Journalism and Professional Writing not elsewhere classified20 - Language, Communication and Culture::2001 - Communication and Media Studies::200199 - Communication and Media Studies not elsewhere classified
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