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During the trip to the fine arts display, I feel like a lot of the pieces of art resonated with me. I think the idea of the pieces being “alternative” and having the descriptions of the artists, really helped me … Continue reading →

For my blog post, I decided to use Dirtbag by Eroyn Franklin. I decided to use this artwork because it was the first one, I saw on the table that drew my attention. The one reason why that might be … Continue reading →

This monster-looking creature is created using almost only lines. As McCloud says, this use of lines create emotional and sensual responses in the reader. The lines used by the author in this creation parallel many of the things McCloud says … Continue reading →

The lines in an image can be made to evoke an emotional response or set a certain tone for a viewer. During my visit at the MASC, I looked at many comic books, but one that stood out to me … Continue reading →

Included in the MASC was one particular comic that I know my father has read, “The Amazing Spider-Man” issue 98 (1973) from Marvel comics. In this particular issue, one use of lines in order to convey senses and emotions occurs … Continue reading →

I had a hard time finding what I wanted to use as an example of how lines affect viewer perception of senses and emotion. I finally settled on a scene from the Batman vs Catman book. The scene takes place … Continue reading →

This map of Jerusalem from a 1500 AD book shows a city of history and the troubles its been through. The map on its own would be uninformative without context and, while not in English, the simple basis of labeling … Continue reading →

For my time spent in the MASC, I chose to look for interesting comics that had a lot going on, yet still had sequence and understanding within it. The first image I chose came from Zapp, and it shows a … Continue reading →