'The Expression of Pictures' and 'The Expression of Words' in Picture Books : The Reality in Picture Books of Japanese Old Tales by Suekichi Akaba

Abstract

Picture books consist of pictures and words when they express themselves compoundedly. Pictures and words have their own special fields and the possibility of each expression is quite different. I try to analyze the process of the works of Suekichi Akaba, an artist of picture books and prove the reality of his pictures. When children appreciate picture books, reality is very important for them in order to work on them positively. At the same time, it is very meaningful for them to know how picture books were made.