Understanding Comics contains a seemingly endless array of concepts involved in the comics process. Scott McCloud illustrates the driving forces behind the formation of comics while breaking down how they are to be interpreted. He simplifies very involved concepts and successfully opens the reader’s mind to see the world of comics in a new light. Scott McCloud’s theories and concepts are explained in-depth. He divides Understanding Comics into sections that reveal information regarding the use of vocabulary, time as well as the creation process. McCloud uses such elements to connect contrasting types and genres; ultimately he lumps comics into a vast medium in the art field. Vocabulary found in comics can differ greatly from the vocabulary
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Time in comics is communicated though a variety of ways. The communication of time leads to another complex theory McCloud introduces in Understanding Comics. His idea communicates that we use our senses to form a sort of closure when reading comics. It is hard to disagree with McCloud’s statement considering we use our five senses as mechanisms to perceive what is around us, and most of the time these perceptions are unconscious. Closure in comics refers to, “the phenomenon of observing the parts but perceiving the whole” (McCloud, 63). Time is created on comics through different uses of line, spacing, words and art. As readers, we are able to collect information from these distinguishing elements and connect them to past experience to create closure for …show more content…
After reading this graphic novel, it is difficult not to be in awe of the process. There is a lot of time and effort put into the creation of comics, requiring comic artists to posses a lot of skill. Comic artists must have the ability to interpret what will relate best to their targeted audience. McCloud thoroughly analyzes and explains comics in the form of a comic book. Vocabulary, time and the creative process comprise only some of the many elements of comics explained by Scott McCloud. The ins and outs of creating comics correspond with all other art mediums. McCloud successfully identifies comics as a valid medium for those who may have previously regarded them as dubious or a lesser art
Time in comics is communicated though a variety of ways. The communication of time leads to another complex theory McCloud introduces in Understanding Comics. His idea communicates that we use our senses to form a sort of closure when reading comics. It is hard to disagree with McCloud’s statement considering we use our five senses as mechanisms to perceive what is around us, and most of the time these perceptions are unconscious. Closure in comics refers to, “the phenomenon of observing the parts but perceiving the whole” (McCloud, 63). Time is created on comics through different uses of line, spacing, words and art. As readers, we are able to collect information from these distinguishing elements and connect them to past experience to create closure for …show more content…
After reading this graphic novel, it is difficult not to be in awe of the process. There is a lot of time and effort put into the creation of comics, requiring comic artists to posses a lot of skill. Comic artists must have the ability to interpret what will relate best to their targeted audience. McCloud thoroughly analyzes and explains comics in the form of a comic book. Vocabulary, time and the creative process comprise only some of the many elements of comics explained by Scott McCloud. The ins and outs of creating comics correspond with all other art mediums. McCloud successfully identifies comics as a valid medium for those who may have previously regarded them as dubious or a lesser art