Picture This: How Pictures Work

About this book

Everyone knows that a picture tells a thousand words. But what about the elements that make up a picture? Using the tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an example Molly Bang uses boldly graphic artwork to explain how imagesand their individual componentswork to tell a story that engages the emotions: Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? First published in 1991 Picture This fans will welcome the new editions striking redesign and introduce its insights to many other artists and art appreciators alike.