In Teaching Children's Literature, one thing I'm learning about is the importance of design. Illustrations in picture books have evolved over time. Initially, in "Dick and Jane" books, the pictures were symmetrical and representational. They simply showed exactly what was going on as described in the text. As children's literature has evolved, we've started to see other styles of illustration emerge.
And with other styles of illustration, we also see the evolution of text-picture relationships to include.
Not really ever having taken an art class, I wasn't sure how to evaluate a book based on its design. Sure, I could tell that Journey, by Aaron Becker is a beautiful book. I just wasn't sure why. This infographic (below) and this awesome video created by designer/ author Carter Higgins helped me understand the basics. Design in extremely important in a picture book. And in a wordless picture book like Aaron Becker's 2014 Caldecott Honor Book, it plays an important role in helping the reader understand what is going on with only visual cues. Check out my video explaining how Becker uses design to propel the plot, convey mood, and express a theme. Still Interested? Check out...
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5/24/2015 08:26:20 am
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Janelle
5/26/2015 12:24:37 pm
Illustrations in books are so important in helping emergent readers understand what they're reading. I enjoyed this lesson!
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