Research Proposal

To what extent has Illustration constructed our understanding or view of historical events and perceptions of truth?

This is the question I have chosen to base my research on. I want to continue and expand on the work I have done this year exploring how society is affected by the narratives and methods we use in visual storytelling. I have looked at empathy and just world beliefs this year but would like to understand more about how they influence our views.

I would like to look at specific works of fiction that have had an impact on social and political reform.

I would like to interview people that are affected by just world beliefs, both positively and negatively.

I would like to research how and why we have told stories throughout time.

I would like to research practitioners that go against the traditional narratives and visual symbols to communicate their message.

I would like to research ways that we can tailor our work to have a positive impact on society.

I would like to investigate how we simplify the world around us to make it easier to understand and to see if that has had a negative impact on how we process information.