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Caldecott Illustration Analysis

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Analysis of Illustrations found in Caldecott Award winning book "Officer Buckle and Gloria" by Peggy Rathmann

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Caldecott Illustration Analysis By: Christine Miller
Basic Information Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann Published by G.P. Putnams Sons *New Yor 1996 Caldecott Medal Winner
Style and Media The artists style is.
Line How is line used to communicate the illustration? The diagonal lines of Officer Buckles body relate to the viewer that there is movement of his body (he is falling). The majority of lines are horizontal giving a sense of order but the vertical and angular lines thrown in offer that the sense of order that is being sought may not be being achieved. The solid, bold lines of the Officers shape draws the viewers eyes to him and then up to the action that he is performing on the bulletin board.
Shape How is line used to communicate the illustration? The camera is better The prominent shape of the defined but the bottom half Officer Buckle and Gloria of the person is more are set in the foreground of abstract, showing that the the picture drawing camera is very important attention to them. and its holders is somewhat Their rounded shape shows important but not as that they are naturally important and the ones on made. stage. The audience in the background are more abstract because they are not the center focus except for the camera person.
Color How does color manipulate the mood of the picture? The yellow hue of the stage is a warm color, showing the heat and excitement of being on stage. The dark values and saturation of the main objects (Officer Buckle, Gloria, camera people, cameras) versus the muted colors of the abstract audience brings our attention to the center focus of the picture.
Texture What is the tactile impression communicated by the artist? This drawing is an example of plastic art where 3-D is created on a 2-D surface. The placement of the lines (some in the foreground others in placed further back) and their thickness creates the look of papers being piled up on top of each other. The flat surface of the paper makes for a smooth surface. The sharp lines of each sheet of paper set each piece apart (3-D).
Composition How are the illustration elements balanced? The picture split down the middle vertically using the edge of the room as its guide. It is balanced asymmetrically by the carefully balanced placement of students, desks, and chalkboards. The placement of Officer Buckle in the center of the picture makes him the focal point. Gloria being the highest point in the picture then draws the viewers attention up.

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Caldecott Illustration Analysis

  • 2. Basic Information Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann Published by G.P. Putnams Sons *New Yor 1996 Caldecott Medal Winner
  • 3. Style and Media The artists style is.
  • 4. Line How is line used to communicate the illustration? The diagonal lines of Officer Buckles body relate to the viewer that there is movement of his body (he is falling). The majority of lines are horizontal giving a sense of order but the vertical and angular lines thrown in offer that the sense of order that is being sought may not be being achieved. The solid, bold lines of the Officers shape draws the viewers eyes to him and then up to the action that he is performing on the bulletin board.
  • 5. Shape How is line used to communicate the illustration? The camera is better The prominent shape of the defined but the bottom half Officer Buckle and Gloria of the person is more are set in the foreground of abstract, showing that the the picture drawing camera is very important attention to them. and its holders is somewhat Their rounded shape shows important but not as that they are naturally important and the ones on made. stage. The audience in the background are more abstract because they are not the center focus except for the camera person.
  • 6. Color How does color manipulate the mood of the picture? The yellow hue of the stage is a warm color, showing the heat and excitement of being on stage. The dark values and saturation of the main objects (Officer Buckle, Gloria, camera people, cameras) versus the muted colors of the abstract audience brings our attention to the center focus of the picture.
  • 7. Texture What is the tactile impression communicated by the artist? This drawing is an example of plastic art where 3-D is created on a 2-D surface. The placement of the lines (some in the foreground others in placed further back) and their thickness creates the look of papers being piled up on top of each other. The flat surface of the paper makes for a smooth surface. The sharp lines of each sheet of paper set each piece apart (3-D).
  • 8. Composition How are the illustration elements balanced? The picture split down the middle vertically using the edge of the room as its guide. It is balanced asymmetrically by the carefully balanced placement of students, desks, and chalkboards. The placement of Officer Buckle in the center of the picture makes him the focal point. Gloria being the highest point in the picture then draws the viewers attention up.