Research Article

Spatial representation through graphic narrative: a practical approach

Volume: 6 Number: 2 July 17, 2023
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Spatial representation through graphic narrative: a practical approach

Abstract

Narrative is a form of production that incorporate elements such as characters, time, and space. These elements work together to convey subject actions in a temporal context, and can be communicated through verbal, written, and visual forms. The spatial information in different narrative forms is represented using a variety of tools and methods. Bakhtin's concept of "chronotope" highlights the interdependent nature of time and space in textual narratives and can be applied to visual narratives. The potential of graphic narrative as a medium to visualize time through sequential frames makes it a valuable tool to explore spatial knowledge and representation in architectural education. This paper explores the spatial representation capabilities of graphic narratives using the concept of chronotope, and presents a practical exercise called "Narrative of Space" that can be used to promote spatial thinking and representation in first-year architectural education.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Architecture

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

July 17, 2023

Submission Date

October 10, 2022

Acceptance Date

April 19, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 6 Number: 2

APA
Keleş, H. (2023). Spatial representation through graphic narrative: a practical approach. GRID - Architecture Planning and Design Journal, 6(2), 564-588. https://doi.org/10.37246/grid.1186848