Recovery Of The "Expression"

Network expression includes symbols, graphics, text, etc.. Taking visual image as the core element, it can be a substitution for the non-linguistic symbols of individual body expression. As a practice of non-language expression in Virtual space, the meaning of network expression lies in its unique representation system. With the rich resources and diversified styles, different visual codes can be shared by individuals to build up imagination and identity of the recovered expression in Virtual space, which eventually led to a thorough extension and alienation of the human "expression" in reality, showing varied and multi-composite in Virtual space.As a way of expression in Virtual space, network expression is mainly used by the young. Employing symbol configuration, such as "collage", "isomorphism" and "parody", individuals can build up a unique style of the youth subculture: resistance of the game and appreciation of the fashion. After decoding the style, this article summarizes that the network expression has the attribute of youth subculture: youth participation, emotional entertainment experience, personalization of self-expression and the multiplicity of identity.The article concludes the trend of network expression: extensiveness of virtual expression, weakness of emotional delivery and non-weak symbols consumption of noncommodity.