This is an engaging introduction to visual and image studies. A wide range of illustrations complement the text throughout and each chapter includes creative tasks, keywords, summaries and suggested further reading. In addition, each of the main chapters include selected readings by notable authors across a range of subject areas, including: Art History, Business, Cognitive Science, Communication Studies, Infographics, Neuroscience, Photography, Physics, Science Studies, Social Semiotics, Statistics, and Visual Culture.