Discourse, Figure by Jean-François Lyotard
Philosophical Essays on Language and Art
This seminal work explores the intricate relationship between language and visual representation, challenging the traditional dominance of discourse over the figure. It delves into the philosophical and aesthetic dimensions of how meaning is constructed, proposing that the visual and the linguistic are intertwined yet distinct modes of expression. Through a critical examination of phenomenology, semiotics, and psychoanalysis, the text argues for a reevaluation of how we perceive and interpret art, suggesting that the figure offers a unique, non-discursive form of knowledge that disrupts conventional narrative structures.
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- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- French
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- French
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