Comic books: re-evaluating high and low
Date
2008
Authors
McBroom, Kenny, author
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Abstract
Using narrative in art has a long history. Using comic related narrative imagery in art is certainly nothing new as well. In the last century, comic strips and books have become an almost everyday element in our lives. Furthermore, hundreds of books, if not more, have been written arguing the importance of comics. A mere few condensed points will be discussed in this paper regarding some interesting features of comics, as well as their potential as objects of high art. A few examples each of standout contemporary comics (they've come a long way from Mutt and Jeff) will be provided. A reinterpretation of the traditional high art definition will be offered. An examination into comics' unique formal and conceptual potential will be gone over, as well as a look at comics' art historical roots. Finally, some examples of comics' incorporation into both the gallery space and academia will be given. There are numerous perspectives one needs to take into account when considering comics as high art. So rather than just picking a couple, and exploring them for pages and pages, included in this paper are several tiny samplings of various points of view on the subject.
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AR 695.
Independent Study.
2008 Fall.
Independent Study.
2008 Fall.