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The present paper introduces the theoretical conceptualization of perceptual communication through expressive qualities. Initially, the difference with respect to the modality of perceptual communication mediated by signs is analyzed. Conversely, the theory of expressive qualities reflects the psychological conception of direct perception: any assumption of a cognitive stage of representation is excluded. Perceptual communication immediately expresses the specific character of the structural essence of the object. The structural essence is well studied by the perceptual paradigms of Experimental Phenomenology. Plurivocity, the case in which the same objects can share many expressive characters, is also considered.

To Communicate Without Signs Through Expressive Qualities

Gestalt Theory

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The present paper introduces the theoretical conceptualization of perceptual communication through expressive qualities. Initially, the difference with respect...

To Communicate Without Signs Through Expressive Qualities

Published Online: May 13, 2019

Page range: 47 - 60

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2019-0004

Keywords
expressive qualities, perceptual communication, plurivocity, experimental phenomenology, Gestalt psychology

© 2018 Michele Sinico, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

To Communicate Without Signs Through Expressive Qualities

Published Online: May 13, 2019

Page range: 47 - 60

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/gth-2019-0004

Keywordsexpressive qualities, perceptual communication, plurivocity, experimental phenomenology, Gestalt psychology

© 2018 Michele Sinico, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
expressive qualities, perceptual communication, plurivocity, experimental phenomenology, Gestalt psychology