ARCH 409, Section 1

The seminar will study the history of graphic communication, beginning with the work of Gerd Arntz with Otto and Marie Neurath, who, one century ago, pioneered the design and development of the Isotype as a radically modern pictorial system of knowledge sharing. Neurath famously opined that ‘words divide, pictures unite,’ and argued that there was more to be gained by remembering simplified images than by forgetting ‘accurate figures.’ Among the achievements of these and other relevant visual thinkers is the core tenet of accessibility. Such visual work that is approachable and friendly, and invites a diverse audience into an inclusive conversation, is the basis for this course, with the goal, through innovative visual communication, of increasing interest, understanding, and commitment to accessible design and the creation of inclusive environments