Visual Methods of Inquiry

"In this book, Kerry Freedman and Richard Siegesmund brilliantly demonstrate the benefits, applications and forms of critical visual research methods in the humanities and social sciences. It is a must read. Visual research comes of age with this book. It challenges artists and inquirers to embrace uncertainty, to organize disruption, to empower resistance, to work without the guardrails of methodology, to find that cliff where they fly to new horizons." -- Norman K. Denzin, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Communications, and Cinema Studies, University of Illinois

“Visual Methods of Inquiry: Images as Research is a must-read. This comprehensive, accessible text is a theoretically informed introduction to the increasingly popular domain of visual research. Offering striking imagery and wide-ranging practical strategies with ethical considerations, this cross-disciplinary book will be highly influential for researchers, and students alike, who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of qualitative visual research methodologies.” -- Wanda B. Knight, Ph.D., Professor of Art Education, African American Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Bioethics, Penn State University, United States. President of the National Art Education Association.

“From images as data records to images as reports: this book covers it all, with respect for the diversity in epistemological positions taken in different disciplines. It makes a convincing case for how visual evidence can be produced, processed, interpreted and judged for quality in relation to other types of research data. How can one not recognize the value of images to capture and transfer complex layers of information that language struggles to reveal? Consider this book a purposeful invitation to move from intertextuality to intergraphicality.” -- Karin Hannes, Ph.D. Professor, Urban Studies Institute, Faculty of Social Sciences, KU Leuven, Belgium. Chair, European Network of Qualitative Inquiry.

“Visual Methods of Inquiry: Images as Research is a groundbreaking book that explores and critically analyzes visual research methods, offering an innovative perspective for students and researchers across disciplines. As an excellent introductory text, it expertly draws connections between the visual arts and social sciences with its lucid writing and rich visuals. It is an indispensable resource providing students and researchers with the knowledge and tools to better understand how visuals work in research.” -- Juan Carlos Castro, Ph.D., Professor, Art Education, Concordia University, Canada