Representation and the Media

Visual representation is such a powerful representation no matter what the medium. Whether it distorts reality or not it still is a presentation no matter how it is interpreted. The difference between the true meaning of an event or person and the median representation can vary quite differently but they are also open for interpretation from the consumer. The word representation itself has different meanings and connotations. This was shown in the video with a congress member representing you compared to a news article or picture. "The way in which meaning is given to the things depicted." All representation is always open to interpretation and this interpretation can be influenced by who or how the information is being presented.