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A Natural Visual Mind: The Art and Science of Visual Literacy

Abstract This paper summarizes the keynote address from the 31st Annual Conference of the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA). The premise of the address is that burgeoning knowledge from the neurosciences and the visual arts gives a unique perspective for understanding and supporting the development of visual literacy efforts. Combined with the extensive knowledge base from IVLA history, a consilience with information from the arts and sciences gives an increasingly sound basis for understanding the natural visual mind. This brain based approach will give the strongest foundation for visual literacy in the future.