Storytelling Through Art

Illustration is probably the oldest form of Storytelling; from the Cave men drawings to the ancient Egypt it tells stories of our history all over the world.

When listening to a story we rely on the words, and our imagination fills in the gaps, with illustrations not only is the story more entertaining but it engages with the audience and helps create the mood and tone of the story.

With the use of the illustrations being projected within the room with moving images and sound effects, this is a modern way of Storytelling. Not only is the audience listening to the story, they are experiencing it, as though they are within the story themselves. 

From studying History of Art at university and regularly visiting museums and heritage sites, telling stories from around the world tells people about the history of different cultures, so this can also celebrate the style of art from that country. The beautiful thing about Art museums is that they display art from all over the world, bringing people together just like Storytelling does.