Question

which of the following is the correct definition of “visual culture”? the study of humans and their ancestors, in different time periods and locations, with emphasis on adaptation to physical environment, culture, and interpersonal relationships the study of the past, particularly through the analysis of written documents a field of academic study that emphasizes the cultural meaning of a work of art rather than its aesthetic value the set of ideas and values developed through exposure to the same broadcast, print, and internet media outlets

Explanation:

Visual culture is an academic field focusing on the cultural significance of art - works over their aesthetic value. The first option describes anthropology, the second is history, and the fourth is about media - influenced values.

Answer:

A field of academic study that emphasizes the cultural meaning of a work of art rather than its aesthetic value