Continuity of Images: Structure of Time and Space Expressions

Abstract

How do authors generate images in picture book creation? This presentation focuses on the interaction between books and images, using narrative picture books as a subject. In the creation of original illustrations for picture books, it is essential to consider the characteristics of the medium. This means that authors must explore images that adhere to a specific format for reproduction. In the case of narrative picture books, it has been important to create a sense of continuity in the images throughout the book by skillfully structuring expressions of time and space. What variations exist in the methods used to maintain these characteristics of narrative picture books? In this presentation, I analyze the concepts and production processes of image generation through examining interview articles and conducting actual interviews with picture book authors. By doing so, I aim to shed light on aspects of image continuity in picture books that can be applied to the creation of digital picture books and the use of artificial intelligence in picture book production. This research is also crucial for extracting prompts for image generation in narrative picture books by artificial intelligence.

Presenters

Ryoko Yamauchi
Student, Doctoral Program, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Details

Presentation Type

Poster Session

Theme

Image Work

KEYWORDS

Narrative Picture Books, Expression of Time and Space, Concept, Production