Picture+Books

__Picture Books__ One of the most accessible texts, picture books allows audiences to relate on a variety of levels with the content. The purpose of the picture book is to entertain, both through text and image. They are also important for the messages they hold. Through image and text, the picture book is designed to teach it's readers about social issues, morals and rights.

In terms of belonging, the picture book is a strong text for the representation of the concept. Through this medium, issues surrounding the self, family, society,

__Techniques__ __Suggestions__
 * = **Techniques** ||= **Description** ||
 * = Motif ||= The motif is used to frame images within the page. The motif can be represented as a window, bars or a series of frames within the page. The effect of this is to convey a message to the audience - it is making a statement about what is being framed. For example, a bar motif can reference gaol/prison. ||
 * = Vectors ||= One of the most important techniques is the vector. The vector are the invisble lines within an image. Basically, it is the path your eyes follow when you first look at an image. This path is used to tell the story as much as the text does. The vector always has a sequence which is followed throughout the text. For belonging, it can reiterate important themes represented. ||
 * = Symbolism ||= As in most texts, symbolism is used to show an abstract meaning or concept. A symbol usually holds a greater meaning than the text itself, because it has a deeper relevance that can be reached by the reader. This double meaning is used primarily when the author wants to emphasise a point - the overall theme/message of the text. ||
 * = Colour Saturation ||= The level of colour within a text can affect the way the audience views the text. The saturation can have an impact on the mood of the text. Low levels of saturation (washed out colours) can imply feelings of calm sadness or depression. High levels of saturation can imply feelings of hapiness, love and anger. ||
 * = Connotations ||= Connotations are the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression in addition to its explicit or primary meaning. Within picture books, these are the associations an image can produce. For example, a fireplace can have connotations of warmth, home and safety. ||
 * 'Fox' by Margaret Wild
 * 'Woolves in the Sitee' by Margaret Wild
 * 'The Big Little Book of Happy Sadness' by Colin Thompson
 * 'The Incredibly Short and Happy Life of Riley' By Colin Thompson
 * 'How to Live Forever' by Colin Thompson
 * 'Gorilla' by Anthony Browne
 * 'Piggyback' by Anthony Browne
 * 'Into the Forest' by Anthony Browne
 * 'Mirror' by Jeannie Baker
 * 'Belonging' by Jeannie Baker
 * 'Red Tree' by Shaun Tan
 * 'Memorial' by Shaun Tan
 * 'The Lost Thing' by Shaun Tan
 * 'The Arrival' by Shaun Tan