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The Pocket Universal Principles of Art
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The Pocket Universal Principles of Art

by John A Parks
December 2017
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
208 pages
3h 39m
English
Rockport Publishers
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056 Narrative

For effective narrative, static mediums must find ways to suggest the passage of time and continuity of action.

STRATEGIES

Single scene. One pivotal moment in the narrative is depicted.

Continuous scene. A narrative continues through various events within a single frame.

Multi-scene. Multiple events are depicted in a single scene, with characters making repeated appearances.

Progression in location. Multiple events take place sequentially at a single location.

Sequential framing. Each event is placed within its own frame, and the frames are arranged in sequence. This is the technique of comic books, manga, and graphic novels.

See also Representation

William Hogarth (1697–1764)

A Rake’s Progress, 1732–1735.

Oil on canvas, ...

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ISBN: 9781631595431