For centuries stories have been told through art. This kind of art presents stories in a sequence or as a part of an ongoing story. Historically, stories have been passed on through pictures. In ancient times narrative drawings were not systematically organized making the stories difficult to understand. There are common features of narrative art that vary among cultures. These features present a distinctive way of recognizing the actions that are depicted in the pictures.
Before written language this type of art was a way of communicating or passing on information. However, the pictures were not organized in lines so they were difficult to read. After literacy was developed the pictures started to be organized in lines, similar to lines on pages, which helped the reader understand the direction of the narrative. Linking the scenes led to modern day story telling in comic books and comic strips.
Most everyone have seen a comic book since they have been around for many years. You have either owned one or two or had the pleasure of reading a friends. A lot of folks have memories of their father reading the funny pages of the newspaper, or perhaps read them too. Comics are very popular among children, teens, and adults. These are examples of the evolution of narrative art.
Comics use a combination of words and sequential drawings to tell a story and show events unfolding. Most times a story is understood by the pictures in the book. Books that are for young children also tell stories with artwork. Before children learn to read their books contain pictures that are arranged in a manner that tells a story.
When children start to communicate with the world around them they typically do it with crayons and paper. Most of the stories the are drawing involve their immediate family or home. Often children draw pictures showing places they have visited. Drawings might be of park swings and children playing which is their way of telling stories of their visit to a park.
This type of drawing is also used to help children who have suffered some type of trauma. Children can be very descriptive in their drawings. The professional is often able to see a story unfold as the child creates their art. In addition to getting an idea of the type of trauma a child has suffered, the act of drawing helps children work through the memory.
Through interpretation of the drawings a therapist will identify triggers that are causing nightmares, apprehensions, depression, and anxiety. Once identified, a professional can help the child learn alternative coping skills. In addition, the complete traumatic event is analyzed so that the child can deal with and eliminate fears.
There are so many more examples of these types of art and the purpose that they serve. If you spend time in an art museum you will likely identify a number of art pieces that tell a story. Simply studying the ancient cave art will provide a lesson in story telling through pictures. Public signs that show stick people in specific actions are also an example of communication.
Before written language this type of art was a way of communicating or passing on information. However, the pictures were not organized in lines so they were difficult to read. After literacy was developed the pictures started to be organized in lines, similar to lines on pages, which helped the reader understand the direction of the narrative. Linking the scenes led to modern day story telling in comic books and comic strips.
Most everyone have seen a comic book since they have been around for many years. You have either owned one or two or had the pleasure of reading a friends. A lot of folks have memories of their father reading the funny pages of the newspaper, or perhaps read them too. Comics are very popular among children, teens, and adults. These are examples of the evolution of narrative art.
Comics use a combination of words and sequential drawings to tell a story and show events unfolding. Most times a story is understood by the pictures in the book. Books that are for young children also tell stories with artwork. Before children learn to read their books contain pictures that are arranged in a manner that tells a story.
When children start to communicate with the world around them they typically do it with crayons and paper. Most of the stories the are drawing involve their immediate family or home. Often children draw pictures showing places they have visited. Drawings might be of park swings and children playing which is their way of telling stories of their visit to a park.
This type of drawing is also used to help children who have suffered some type of trauma. Children can be very descriptive in their drawings. The professional is often able to see a story unfold as the child creates their art. In addition to getting an idea of the type of trauma a child has suffered, the act of drawing helps children work through the memory.
Through interpretation of the drawings a therapist will identify triggers that are causing nightmares, apprehensions, depression, and anxiety. Once identified, a professional can help the child learn alternative coping skills. In addition, the complete traumatic event is analyzed so that the child can deal with and eliminate fears.
There are so many more examples of these types of art and the purpose that they serve. If you spend time in an art museum you will likely identify a number of art pieces that tell a story. Simply studying the ancient cave art will provide a lesson in story telling through pictures. Public signs that show stick people in specific actions are also an example of communication.
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