John R. McNair

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John R. McNair's work travels primarily in Technical Communication (50% of indexed citations) · 2 total indexed citations from 2 clusters.

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  1. Technical Communication Quarterly Jan 1996
    Computer Icons and the Art of Memory ↗
    John R. McNair
    Abstract

    Key aspects of memoria, the ancient Art of Memory, especially its focus on vivid representational images set against distinct backgrounds, can be helpful in creating memorable, universal, and easily retrievable computer icons.

    digital rhetoric
    doi:10.1207/s15427625tcq0501_5
  2. Journal of Technical Writing and Communication Jul 1991
    Ancient Memory Arts and Modern Graphics ↗
    John R. McNair
    Abstract

    The characteristics of the classical art of memory and the history of its use suggest theoretical and practical applications for modern graphics which are illustrated in this article.

    doi:10.2190/bk0l-lfm3-qvub-4a0r