Watch the following TED TALK httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv0nI65jgHG9o Ponder your ability to communicate complex ideas visually What do you notice about the artists use of color What might this represent ID: 544769
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ILLUSTRATING THEME
Watch the following TED TALK!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nI65jgHG9o
Ponder your ability to communicate complex ideas visually Slide2
What do you notice about the artist’s use of color? What might this represent?
What image is incorporated onto the cover? What could this symbolize? Slide3
Discuss, share
Compare and contrast these older covers of
Things Fall Apart. Remember the proverb, “You can tell a ripe corn by its look” and consider what is revealed in these images.
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Discuss, share
Compare and contrast these more modern covers of
Things Fall Apart. Include your own book cover in your comparisons. Which cover seems most appropriate? Why? Which do you prefer? Why?Slide5
REDESIGNING THE
COVER
Brainstorm themes and or ideas you want to incorporate onto your coverHow can you convey those themes and/or ideas using color, symbols, graphic weight & contrast, etc.? Slide6
New cover
Create a really impressive cover for TFA.
On the back, explain why it’s perfect.Theme statement. 5 details from the cover.
Connect those details to 5 details from the novel.
Quote, explanation, connection to art on cover