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Picture This: How Pictures Work

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4 out of 5
Based on 4,038 Ratings and 536 Reviews

Book Description
Everyone knows that a picture tells a thousand words. But what about the elements that make up a picture? Using the tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an example, Molly Bang uses boldly graphic artwork to explain how images--and their individual components--work to tell a story that engages the emotions: Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? F... More
Book Information
PublisherChronicle Books
BindingHardcover (8 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages96
ISBN-101587170299
ISBN-13978-1587170294
Publication Date07/01/2000
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About Molly Bang (Author) : Molly Bang is a published author, compiler, and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Molly Bang include When Sophie Gets Angry - Really, Really Angry (Unabridged), Litt... more
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