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brandifox's review against another edition
Bang seeks to make the tools of visual expression accessible and usable. A good contemplation for the creator and viewer of visual media.
“And that’s the question we have to ask ourselves when we add details: are these specific details helping to enhance the meaning or emotional impact of the picture or are they a distraction?”
“And that’s the question we have to ask ourselves when we add details: are these specific details helping to enhance the meaning or emotional impact of the picture or are they a distraction?”
toniclark's review
5.0
Wow, this is brilliant. I learned so much from such a few basic principles in this short book. It all seems so simple in retrospect, but still, I'd never thought to look at pictures this way. And will perhaps never look at them in the same way again.
I read it on the Kindle. It's probably better in color, but the images are simple and the colors easy enough to visualize. I might need the paper copy, though. And the paperback has a great cover.
I read it on the Kindle. It's probably better in color, but the images are simple and the colors easy enough to visualize. I might need the paper copy, though. And the paperback has a great cover.
madhamster's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating look into the basics of visual literacy.
Does make me want to try it myself, using the suggested medium of paper.
Does make me want to try it myself, using the suggested medium of paper.
sducharme's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting - an analysis of how shape, color, placement affect our view of an image. This is one to sit down and read through, not one that has chapters or a way to skip around. Bang leads us through a visual representation of Red Riding Hood and models how various changes to design impact our feelings. The only thing I found odd is that for a book about design, the font and background color don't enhance readability.
razzoot's review against another edition
5.0
A quick and informative read about the importance of shapes and colors in storytelling.
andrea26's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting break down of how we 'see' illustrations and what they emote
nickyrl99's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
teganbeesebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting look at pictures & why they evoke the feelings they do. I understand why this is in the youth section, but it also seems too "old" to be over there, in how things are explained. A good read for many ages. Read for Lit & Resources for Children for grad school.
nssutton's review against another edition
2.0
i'd like to think that art isn't as complicated at this, at least when it pertains to children's lit.