Structuralism (1917-1968)

Structuralism (1917-1968), brought on a language based theory which was based in binary oppositions. Ferdinand de Saussure began this journey with the introduction of linguistic meaning as a function of differential relations between signs. The object to be viewed and the object viewed from. This signifier and signified theory was controlled by the fact that “A” means “A”. Words connect to objects and that is where understanding and meaning are controlled; everything is interconnected. In the same thought process the individual is part of the whole and the structure is the center of reality. The question then changes from “Is it good” to “How does it work”.

Adam A. Dailide – Studio Render Inc.


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