Look at your image and make an inventory of what you see within the frame. Here are some questions to consult as you make your inventory:
Once you have an inventory of the image, you need to find more information about it. This is a good opportunity to use resources on the open web to find out more information about the image. This information will form the beginnings of your concept map.
Try to determine where, how, why, and for whom the image was made. Use the questions below to help guide you as you find information on the image.
All images carry meanings that can only be understood through a contextualization of how, when, where, and why they were produced. Images do not exist in a vacuum. Situate images within the framework of their social, political, and economic circumstances.
Below is a list of ways to contextualize your image. Not every option is appropriate for every image, but try to apply more than one option to your image.
Ways to understand and analyze your image: