Pictures Worth a Thousand Words
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Pictures Worth a Thousand Words |
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."
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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. |
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Artist's Passport Web Links
Egyptian Book of the Dead
Egyptian Book of the Dead
The Tale of Genji
The
Tale of Genji
