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Defining Visual Representation as a Creative and Interactive Modality

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Visual Representations and Interpretations
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This paper explores visual representations as a creative and interactive modality. Non-optical technologies and artistic representations are analyzed in the context of scientific communication, artistic creativity, and cognitive science research.

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Ione, A. (1999). Defining Visual Representation as a Creative and Interactive Modality. In: Paton, R., Neilson, I. (eds) Visual Representations and Interpretations. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0563-3_11

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