Art that tells a story has been created for centuries. This art work either presents a story in sequences or as part of ongoing stories. History provides evidence that people passed on stories through pictures. The ancient narrative drawings are not organized systematically so stories are difficult to read. There are some features that are common to narrative art however various cultures have distinctive ways to recognize narrative actions in drawings.
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.
Folks have enjoyed comic books for may years. Most people have owned or at least have read one or two comics in their life. You may remember your folks reading the comics in the newspaper. These are perfect examples of narrative art and its evolution. Present day funnies and comic strips remain favorites of a number of adults, children and teens.
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.
The therapist can help children identify the triggers that cause anxiety, depression, apprehension, and nightmares. Once these things are identified, the professional is able to teach alternative responses to triggers. Additionally, the aspects of the specific traumatic event can be analyzed with the child to eliminate recurring 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.
Folks have enjoyed comic books for may years. Most people have owned or at least have read one or two comics in their life. You may remember your folks reading the comics in the newspaper. These are perfect examples of narrative art and its evolution. Present day funnies and comic strips remain favorites of a number of adults, children and teens.
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.
The therapist can help children identify the triggers that cause anxiety, depression, apprehension, and nightmares. Once these things are identified, the professional is able to teach alternative responses to triggers. Additionally, the aspects of the specific traumatic event can be analyzed with the child to eliminate recurring 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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