Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
Aesop's fables, illuminated manuscripts, illustrated
College
Fine Arts and Communications
Department
Art
Abstract
Aesop’s fables are some of the most well known stories, as well as some of the most widely illustrated. They are typically very short, have only a few characters, and have a simple plot. Consequently, the stories provide excellent subject matters for pieces in my illustration portfolio. I can communicate a story in one image, be imaginative, and still expect the story to be recognizable. Art directors will immediately be able to assess my visual story-telling abilities as well as my creativity through my interpretation of some of these well known stories. My objective is to create a series of five illustrations for the following Aesop’s fables: the Tortoise and the Hare; the Town Mouse and the Country Mouse; the Fox and the Crow; the Lion and the Mouse; and the Ant and the Grasshopper. I want them to be unique, captivating and well designed. The purpose of my research is to discover how others have approached the challenge of illustrating Aesop’s fables so I may avoid repetition and expand my creative foundation in order to better create an original series.
Recommended Citation
Gordon, Alisa L.; Barrett, Robert; and Hull, Richard
(2013)
"Illustrations for Aesop’s Fables: The Creation of a Series with a Preliminary Historical and Aesthetic Analysis,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2069.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2069