Sentences with phrase «comics as an art form»

I've been an advocate for «literary graphic novels» for adults since the 80s but I also know we need more gateway drugs like The Phoenix to get kids hooked on comics as an art form.

AF: Increased awareness of comics as an art form, more educators incorporating comics into the classroom, world peace through comics... the sky's the limit.

With over 900 objects on view simultaneously at both museums, the exhibition provides understanding and insight into the medium of comics as an art form.

Not exact matches

As the British Library showcases this most maligned of art forms, we look back at the radicalism and rebelliousness of Britain's comics industry

Seann William Scott reprises his rôle as comic foil from Bulletproof Monk (although his martial arts are decidedly less honed here), his presence calculated to draw in fans of «American Pie» - style gross - out — which is duly delivered in the form of some aggressively randy primates («Establish dominance!»

With the notable exceptions of The Oxford Companion to the Book (2010) and Bettley's The Art of the Book (2001), most literature in the fields of book history and topics concerning the history of writing and digital textuality, including studies of books as artistic objects and of the material page make no mention of comics at all, in spite of the fact they do refer to other forms of multimedia or text - and - image publications such as collage books and illustrated books.

But the Cross Hatch never made sense as a one man organization, and thankfully, through the years, I've been blessed with a handful of writers willing, like myself, to work for free (or, in my case, a negative sum) for the sheer honor of writing about our era's most vibrant art form (and, of course, the promise of free comics), most notably Sarah Morean, who served as my partner for the vast majority of the site's existence.

Since the 1970s, American comics have flourished as an art form, producing award - winning «serious» comics such Art Spiegelman's Maus and quirky thoughtful works like Daniel Clowes» Ghost Worart form, producing award - winning «serious» comics such Art Spiegelman's Maus and quirky thoughtful works like Daniel Clowes» Ghost WorArt Spiegelman's Maus and quirky thoughtful works like Daniel Clowes» Ghost World.

Given that, as McCloud elucidates quite elegantly, sequential art is a valid and subtle form, why have comics (and graphic novels) had such a difficult time gaining respect?

«In Electricomics, the world's oldest narrative art form and youngest technology combine as a uniquely 21st century medium, establishing a thought - through toolkit of open - source effects enabling its audience to create digital comics themselves, bringing their vital ideas to an exciting new mode of entertainment and education.»

For the longest time comics wanted to be regarded as a serious art form.

That means analytical and in - depth discussion that takes comics seriously as a high art form.

Short for «popular art,» it featured common household objects and consumer products like Coca - Cola and Campbell's Soup cans, as well as forms of media — such as comics, newspapers, and magazines — recognizable to the masses.

As the British Library's new exhibition of UK comic books opens, we look at how an unlikely group of outsiders from Britain conquered one of America's most iconic art forms.

These artists, who rose to prominence through a series of group shows at the Hyde Park Art Center, approached figuration with wit and irreverence while drawing upon earlier art historical styles such as Surrealism, as well as self - taught art and popular forms such as comic boArt Center, approached figuration with wit and irreverence while drawing upon earlier art historical styles such as Surrealism, as well as self - taught art and popular forms such as comic boart historical styles such as Surrealism, as well as self - taught art and popular forms such as comic boart and popular forms such as comic book.

From his groundbreaking work on LGBTQ youth issues during the AIDS crisis, to his subversive writing in mainstream comic book companies such as Milestone Media, DC Comics, and Marvel, in addition to his independent work for queer and multicultural publishing, Ivan Velez: Bronx Haiku offers an engaging survey of one artist's desire to bring change and diversity into an art form that plays an indelible role in American popular culture.

In its American form, Pop Art presented less harsh images, adapting sources such as comic strips, commercial products, and publicity photos.