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 there were written languages information was passed on through art. Early in history these pictures were unorganized and not in lines making them hard to understand. After the development of literacy picture communications began to be more organized in in rows that were like lines on paper. This helped people to better understand the narrative because the direction of it was clearer. Eventually the linking of pictures led to today telling stores through comic strips and books today.
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.
While comics use written language to help tell the story, the drawings are showing the sequence of events. Often, the story can be understood strictly through the artwork on the pages. Another example of this type of artwork is the books available for small children. Before a child learns words, picture books are used to tell stories.
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.
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.
The number of examples of this kind of drawing and it purpose is almost endless. Anyone who spends time in art museums is likely to see several works that relate stories. Studying ancient cave drawings provides a valuable lesson in preserving stories with pictures. Take some time and look at the different public signs and you will see specific actions depicted in drawings.
Before there were written languages information was passed on through art. Early in history these pictures were unorganized and not in lines making them hard to understand. After the development of literacy picture communications began to be more organized in in rows that were like lines on paper. This helped people to better understand the narrative because the direction of it was clearer. Eventually the linking of pictures led to today telling stores through comic strips and books today.
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.
While comics use written language to help tell the story, the drawings are showing the sequence of events. Often, the story can be understood strictly through the artwork on the pages. Another example of this type of artwork is the books available for small children. Before a child learns words, picture books are used to tell stories.
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.
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.
The number of examples of this kind of drawing and it purpose is almost endless. Anyone who spends time in art museums is likely to see several works that relate stories. Studying ancient cave drawings provides a valuable lesson in preserving stories with pictures. Take some time and look at the different public signs and you will see specific actions depicted in drawings.
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