Writing is a struggle against silence.
Carlos FuentesRead
The possibility of being as free with the camera as we are with the pen is a fantastic prospect for the creative life of the 21st century.
Interpretation
The quote expresses excitement about the creative potential of using cameras in the same way that writers use pens.
Carlos Fuentes suggests that the advent of photography and advancements in technology have opened new avenues for creativity akin to the freedom writers have with words. He envisions a future where visual storytelling can flow as freely and expressively as the written word, thereby enriching the creative landscape of the 21st century.
In practice
This quote can be used to inspire students in a photography class about the importance of visual storytelling.
Writing is a struggle against silence.
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Everything I do is a matter of heart, body and soul. For me, designing is an expression of who I am as a woman, with all the complications, feelings and emotions.
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All my works are games, serious game.
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