In the course of this analysis, the paper will extrapolate the ways in which visual sense assists and restricts humans in their social relations

In the course of this analysis, the paper will extrapolate the ways in which visual sense assists and restricts humans in their social relations. The analysis will use different examples in an attempt to formulate an argument that will form the basis for the discussion. It will also give the reasons why visual culture remains highly significant in the modern world especially in managing behavior, values and social relationships.

The first part of this paper provides a brief introduction to visual culture including the physiognomy of the eyes. The second section gives background information detailing visual imagery. The following section discusses the role of visual imagery from two perspectives i.e. from the cognitive psychology perspective, and the social cognition perspective followed by limitations of visual imagery. The next section details the role of visual images in managing behavior, values and social relationships and lastly, the conclusion.

In order to have a deeper understanding of the effect of visual imagery on people’s social relations, it is critical to be knowledgeable as to the physiognomy of the eyes. The ensuing psychology is pertaining to visual perception. Such an understanding is essential as it will aid in making sense of the visual culture (Epstein & Pacini, 2000). Usually, the rays of light, upon undergoing a reflection from objects, they are directed into the retina primarily by the lenses of the eyes. Once in the retina, the light undergoes conversion into electrochemical signals that also undergo a transmission into the visual cortex of the brain. It is the brain that does the magic of turning them into a single perception (Epstein & Pacini, 2000).