Seeing Formalism or Formal Viewing: Computational Formalism for the Analysis of Visual Media Forms and Contexts

Key Points

• The analysis of visual media forms reveals critical insights into cultural context and historical narratives.
• Key evidence shows the effectiveness of computational formalism in interpreting television, photography, and comics.
• This article revisits prior research while exploring new directions through computational techniques.
• The findings may shape future studies on the interplay between media forms and sociocultural understanding.