Manga Theory Flashcards

1
Q

What was the technique called where faces are reduced down to their most essential components as to allow people to relate to the art more

A

amplification by simplification

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2
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What is masking?

A

Juxtaposition between cartoonish characters and real background

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3
Q

What is the gutter?

A

the space between panels

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4
Q

What are the 6 types of transitions?

A

Moment to Moment
Action to Action
Subject to Subject (stays within scene)
Scene to Scene (significant difference in time/space)
Aspect to Aspect (focus on different aspect of same thing)
Non Sequitur (no relation between panels)

Action to Action and Subject to Subject are most common in North American and European comics
Japanese really like Aspect to Aspect

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5
Q

What are the 8 manga specific techniques

A
Iconic Characters
Sense of Place
Wordless Panels
Small (real) details
Subjective Motion
Emotional Expression
Genre Maturity
Broad variety of character design
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6
Q

What is closure?

A

Assuming something as to complete it even though its not explicitly shown

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