Mieke Bal (scholar)

Mieke Bal is a renowned Dutch scholar known for her work in art history, literary theory, and cultural analysis. She explores how images, texts, and narratives influence human perception and cultural understanding. Bal's interdisciplinary approach combines visual studies, film theory, and narratology to examine the ways stories and images shape our experiences and identities. She has contributed to understanding the connections between visual culture and social context, emphasizing the importance of interpretation in appreciating art and media. Her work is influential in fields studying culture, communication, and the arts.