Visual Voices: The Techniques and Emotions of Czechoslovakia’s Illustrative Masters (1979-2015)

Hoda Zabolinezhad¹* , Mitra Mokhtarpour-e-Saravi² , Zahra Falah Mehtarlou^3
1,3 Painting Department, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran. *Corresponding author.
² Tehran Markaz of Azad University of Iran

^{Rupkatha Journal, Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2024. https://doi.org/10.21659/rupkatha.v16n2.06g
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Abstract:

The study aims to review the illustration methods of four top illustrators in Czechoslovakia. Its purpose is to understand their successful approaches and recognize the unique characteristics of their works, which convey personal ideas and thoughts. The study delves into the most important illustration techniques employed by these artists. The central research question seeks to uncover the expression methods and execution techniques used by these top illustrators to convey their ideas and emotions. Culture and customs play a pivotal role in an illustrator’s work. No artist can create truly ingenious works divorced from the cultural context of their hometown. Their visual language becomes a reflection of their culture, and this authenticity contributes to the value of their creations. Sensitivity to children’s perceptions of life, art, culture, and the future is essential for compassionate and impactful work. These illustrators are deeply committed to their young audience, shaping the future through their art. This research follows a fundamental descriptive-analytical approach, with data collection primarily based on library resources.

Keywords:  Children’s book illustration, Czechoslovakia, decoding, expression and executive technique in illustration, illustration.