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Fairy tales matter greatly because they are more than just children’s stories. Their magical elements are entertaining and support children’s imaginations, but they also teach children important life lessons. Fairy tales bring people together as well. These stories are passed … Continue reading →

Throughout this semester I have come to the realization that fairytales are more than just stories for children. I believe that they are tools to people’s imaginations, help shape moral values, and give deeper insight to people’s own emotions. Fairytales … Continue reading →

Isabel Weiss  In my opinion, fairy tales matter greatly. I feel as though fairy tales matter because they allow for us to take a step back from reality, and to fall into a world where anything is possible. They allow … Continue reading →

Nielsen was born in 1886 in Copenhagen. Growing up, his parents were actively involved in the theater community, exposing Nielsen to a variety of famous figures such as Ibsen and Grieg. Despite his initial plan to move to Paris, at … Continue reading →

Edmund Dulac was born in Toulouse, France; and became known for his illustrations during what is called know, “The Golden Age” of Children’s Book Illustrations. Dulac was a passionate Anglophile, changing his name from “Edmond” to the more English “Edmund”. … Continue reading →

Illustration Project, Walter Crane (1)

Isabel Weiss & Connor Scott One day, a penguin, who was bored of where he lived, and his repetitive life decided to leave the arctic world and travel across the waters in his boat. After long weeks of traveling, he … Continue reading →

Once upon a time there was a princess seeking a suitor. Because of her beauty and wealth men came from far and wide with gifts to try to win the heart of the princess. First, a handsome prince came looking … Continue reading →

Once upon a time, a baby unicorn named Autumn lived locked in a windmill by an awful crow. To ensure autumn couldn’t escape the crow swallowed the key holding autumns powers and perched on top of the windmill. One day, … Continue reading →

To follow up on the examples provided below. There are a myriad of visualizations of fairy tales, beyond the iconic movie images from the Walt Disney studios.  Exploring how image captures story–or a moment in the story–invites the reader/viewer to … Continue reading →