Reading between language and image. The case of website

Abstract

This paper examines the theme of online reading and the role of text and images in this context. The first part contains a bibliographic analysis of the cognitive studies dealing with the reading process. The second part is focused on the new abilities required by humans in the ongoing passage from a reading brain to a digital brain. Considerations and theoretical insights are applied to the study of two categories of digital project: digital archives and virtual museums.

Keywords

• semiotics
• sign
• symbols
• symbolic languages
• digital heritage