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Introduction In my previous essay, we saw how main languages branch out into dialects.  We also saw that dialects are languages used by groups of people who express their individuality through language.  In this series of essays, I focus on visual art languages. However, this process takes place with all types of languages, whether they are verbal, visual, auditory, or other. Difference Dialects differ from main languages to varying degrees.  My point here is that these differences can be so extensive that someone fluent in a main language may be unable to understand a dialect of that language.   This is due to the evolution of the language from mainstream to specialized.  Dialects are speci...

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Alain Briot creates fine art photographs, teaches workshops and offers DVD tutorials on composition, raw conversion, optimization, printing and marketing. Alain is the author of Mastering Landscape Photography, Mastering Photographic Composition and Marketing Fine Art Photography. All 3 books are available from Alain’s website as well as from most bookstores. You can find more information about Alain's work, writings and tutorials as well as subscribe to Alain’s Free Monthly Newsletter on his <a href="http://www.beautiful-landscape.com/">website</a>. You will receive over 40 essays in PDF format, including chapters from Alain’s books, when you subscribe.
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