PICTURE THIS
Have you ever looked at an old photograph and wondered what life was like
for the people in the picture? Maybe you have seen a painting or drawing
that captures an interesting moment or event. Some pictures can tell stories.
If you examine a work of art carefully, you may find that it contains
what most written stories contain: characters, action, themes, symbols,
and sometimes even a plot. Works that tell visual stories are often called
narrative art. It is up to us as viewers to "read" the story in a work
of art and understand its meaning. To do this, we may need to learn more
about the content of a painting. We may also need to use our own imaginations
to fill in the details that make a story come alive. So, get ready. You
are about to learn firsthand what is meant by the saying, "A picture is
worth a thousand words."
| Browse through the sites in your Artist's Passport to find pictures worth a thousand words. Study the pictures carefully, then select two that attract you or tell a message or story. Click on the button that will print out your worksheet. Answer the questions for both works, then compose your own story for one of the pictures. |  |
Artist's Passport Web Links
Egyptian
Book of the Dead
Egyptian
Book of the Dead
The
Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji
Tres Riches Heures, by Duc du Berry
Story Quilt, by Faith Ringgold
