Compare mythological illustrations

Key Notes :

There are many ways to illustrate a person, place, event or story. Artists make choices about the colours, composition (the way something is arranged) and details they show in their images.

When you compare two pictures of the same thing, think about how the artists’ choices highlight different ideas or feelings.

Learn with an example

➡️ Both of these pictures show the Trojan horse. In Greek myths, the Trojan horse was a ‘gift’ to the Trojans from the Greeks. It was secretly filled with Greek soldiers.

Select the picture that suggests that the Trojan horse is huge.

The picture below suggests that the Trojan horse is huge. You can tell because the people near the horse look tiny compared with the horse.

The other picture includes people who are nearly as tall as the horse. This does not suggest that the horse is huge.

➡️ Both of these pictures show a grey wolf. In Russian folklore, a magical grey wolf helps the hero Ivan Tsarevich win the hand of a princess.

Select the picture that suggests that the wolf is fast and strong.

The picture below suggests that the wolf is fast and strong. You can tell because the wolf is running through the forest carrying Ivan and the princess on its back.

The other picture shows the wolf standing still. This does not suggest that it is fast or strong.

➡️ Both of these pictures show Brünnhilde, a princess in Norse myths.

Select the picture that suggests that Brünnhilde is strong and ready to fight.

The picture below suggests that Brünnhilde is strong and ready to fight. You can tell because she is holding a spear.

The other picture shows Brünnhilde sleeping. This does not suggest that she is ready to fight.

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