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Sunday, March 21, 2010

Lesson 5: Juxtaposition

Juxtaposition
Definition: A placing or being placed in nearness or contiguity, or side by side; as a juxtaposition of words.


Juxtaposition can be defined as placing two variable, side by side and their contrast or similarity are shown through comparison. Many creative processes rely on juxtaposition. By juxtaposing two objects or words next to each other, human brain will automatically associate or transfer meaning. Usually ‘turning’ something familiar to something less familiar or vice-versa.


Many creative processes relies on juxtaposition. The act of juxtaposing is to place two objects or words next to each other. What automatically happens is that there is transference of meaning. Usually from something familiar to something less familiar. 


Some example for Juxtaposition: 




Sources from : google image


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