Throughout various periods, the development of science and introduction of philosophical theories have continually shifted people’s perspectives. In the 16th century, objects were symbols of wealth, and individuals showcased their prosperity through items from distant lands or those with exquisite craftsmanship. Images served as a means of recording, striving for authenticity.

By the late 19th century, during the Impressionist era, individuals captured the colors they observed, with shape taking a secondary role. In the Cubist period, the focus shifted to perspective. Meanwhile, as industry rapidly developed, the representation of an object became distinct from the object itself. This is evident in how Andy Warhol’s cans and actual supermarket cans are perceived as entirely different entities.

When we recognized that an image is merely an image, we began to manipulate the image itself, lessening its association with the real object.

investigating through iterating:

the characteristic of images ( as symbol and as shape)

shape_color

shape_composition

symbol

composition as a rule of building