For centuries people have been telling stories through pictures. A series of pictures will often present stories as part of an ongoing story or in sequence. Looking at history it is evident that stories were passed along using art. Ancient narrative drawings there is no systematic organization making it difficult to understand the story. There are features that are common with this type of art, however different cultures have distinct ways of recognizing the specific actions of he drawings.
Passing information on and communicating was commonly done through art before there were written languages. Because the pictures were typically unorganized there were no clear lines so reading the stories were difficult. Once literacy was established, pictures became organized in lines similar to those of pages. This display made it easier for the reader to understand the narrative direction. Linking these pictures eventually evolved into present day comics.
Comic books have been in existence for years. Most everyone has either read or owed one or more of these books in their life time. Many people remember their parents reading the funny papers or comic strips in the daily newspaper. These are all good example of how narrative art has evolved. Today, comics and the funny pages of the paper are still a favorite of many adults, teens, and children.
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 small children begin to communicate, they often do so using crayon and paper. The stories they tell in their drawings are about their family and home. Sometimes they will draw a scene that is of a specific adventure they had during the day. They may draw a picture of a swing set and children playing which is telling the story of a trip to the park.
Art is also a way to help children suffering from the consequences of a trauma. Children are often quite descriptive when thy draw. A professional is trained to see the story that is unfolding as the work is being created by the child. As well as identifying a particular trauma the child has experienced, the process of making the picture will help the child deal with the memory.
Therapists use the pictures that children draw as a way to identify what is triggering or causing them depression, anxiety, nightmares, and apprehension. Once identified, the therapist can introduce an alternative response to the triggers. The pictures are also used to analyze aspects of the trauma to help the child eliminate fear.
There are numerous examples of these types of drawings and their purpose. If you take time to visit art museums you will see many different examples of art that have the purpose of storytelling. If you research cave art you will see that prehistoric man told stories with pictures that provided insight to how they lived. Even signs that you see in public communicate information using pictures.
Passing information on and communicating was commonly done through art before there were written languages. Because the pictures were typically unorganized there were no clear lines so reading the stories were difficult. Once literacy was established, pictures became organized in lines similar to those of pages. This display made it easier for the reader to understand the narrative direction. Linking these pictures eventually evolved into present day comics.
Comic books have been in existence for years. Most everyone has either read or owed one or more of these books in their life time. Many people remember their parents reading the funny papers or comic strips in the daily newspaper. These are all good example of how narrative art has evolved. Today, comics and the funny pages of the paper are still a favorite of many adults, teens, and children.
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 small children begin to communicate, they often do so using crayon and paper. The stories they tell in their drawings are about their family and home. Sometimes they will draw a scene that is of a specific adventure they had during the day. They may draw a picture of a swing set and children playing which is telling the story of a trip to the park.
Art is also a way to help children suffering from the consequences of a trauma. Children are often quite descriptive when thy draw. A professional is trained to see the story that is unfolding as the work is being created by the child. As well as identifying a particular trauma the child has experienced, the process of making the picture will help the child deal with the memory.
Therapists use the pictures that children draw as a way to identify what is triggering or causing them depression, anxiety, nightmares, and apprehension. Once identified, the therapist can introduce an alternative response to the triggers. The pictures are also used to analyze aspects of the trauma to help the child eliminate fear.
There are numerous examples of these types of drawings and their purpose. If you take time to visit art museums you will see many different examples of art that have the purpose of storytelling. If you research cave art you will see that prehistoric man told stories with pictures that provided insight to how they lived. Even signs that you see in public communicate information using pictures.
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