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The First Steps of Brazilian Advertising Animation

As a forerunner to the animated cartoon and a parallel development to early cinema, animation borrowed its language from the already popular comics and caricatures, establishing them as a national graphic reference.

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Can Logos Truly Convey Meaning?

Can visual brands communicate complex meanings? This analysis explores the limits of the visual sign, the distinction between narration and connotation, and the critical role of coherence.

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