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| Hanna Lahti Graphic Design
1982, FinlandFantasy Literature Through the Eyes of a Graphic Designer
My thesis project consists of fifteen black and white illustrations, in ink, and a coloured map for a novel-lenght fantasy trilogy titled The Enchanted Girl. The story is written by me. In the theoretical part, I researched illustrations and graphic design for fantasy literature. I interviewed different professionals from the world of fantasy literature.
Paradoxically, the biggest weakness in fantasy illustration is the lack of imagination. There are no rule books saying that, for example, a wizard has to carry a magic wand, dress in a robe and long pointy hat with exciting astrological motives. He could as well wear a Stetson hat and a long coat. He would appear without beard, and still look like a credible wizard.  Â
On the one hand, in my work I point out how to illustrate fantasy differently. On the other hand, I develop my theory of character design, and a theory about appropriate characteristics (eg. size, details, number of elements) of illustration for a novel-size book.
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| VISUAL CULTURE | Ahlava, Joonas
Heinilehto, Teemu
Kaila, Tuukka
Koivisto, Kaisu
Lahti, Hanna
Lehtovirta, Tommi
Mandharachitara, Napin
Matikainen, Elisa
Meilahti, Sanna-Reeta
Merenlahti, Anu
Miljak, Cvijeta
Nykänen, Reetta
Pakaslahti, Hella
Ryynänen, Ulla
Valonen, Liisa
Vasko, Ea |
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