Metaphoricity of Conventionalized Diegetic Images in Comics

This book explores the cognitive-semiotic approach to understanding visual metaphors in comics, particularly focusing on diegetic images and their meanings.

In Metaphoricity of Conventionalized Diegetic Images in Comics, the author presents a cognitive-semiotic framework to examine how visual representations in comics convey meaning. The book delves into the conventionalized visual signs that illustrate diegetic situations, motion events, sound events, and various psychological experiences within static narratives. By focusing on these elements, the author reveals the intricate ways in which comics communicate complex ideas and emotions through visual metaphors.

The exploration is grounded in a thorough analysis of a diverse range of comics, drawing from different publication formats, genres, and cultural backgrounds. This comprehensive approach allows for a deeper understanding of how visual signs operate within the semiotic landscape of comics. The author integrates insights from comics studies, conceptual metaphor theory, and Charles Sanders Peirce's semiotics to illuminate the connections between visual and linguistic metaphoricity.

By situating the metaphoricity of visual signs within their overall semiotic context, the book offers readers a rich perspective on how comics convey meaning beyond mere imagery. Ultimately, Metaphoricity of Conventionalized Diegetic Images in Comics serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike, providing a nuanced understanding of the interplay between visual representation and metaphor in the world of comics.