Compare mythological illustrations

Key Notes :

There are many ways to illustrate a person, place, event, or story. Artists make choices about the colors, composition (the way something is arranged), and details they show in their images.

When you compare two pictures of the same thing, think about how the artists’ choices highlight different ideas or feelings.

Learn with an example

🔥Both of these pictures show the Hare, a character in the fable ‘The Tortoise and the Hare’ by Aesop.

Select the picture that suggests that the Hare is fast.

A rabbit is standing on his hind legs in a forest, looking around. He is surrounded by farm animals. A tortoise is crawling along beside him.
A rabbit is running through a forest. His back legs are stretched out far behind him, and his front legs are stretched out far in front.

The picture below suggests that the Hare is fast. You can tell because the Hare’s legs are stretched out as if he is running.

The other picture shows the Hare standing still in a crowd of animals. This does not suggest that the Hare is fast.

🔥Both of these pictures show Pegasus. In Greek myths, Pegasus is a horse-god with wings.

Select the picture that suggests that Pegasus is fast.

A winged horse is standing on a cloud. The sun is peeking out from behind the cloud.
A winged horse is flying through the air with a rider on his back. The horse’s legs are stretched out. The horse’s mane and the rider’s hair are flying out behind them.

The picture below suggests that Pegasus is fast. You can tell because Pegasus looks like he is being ridden through the air at a high speed. His legs are stretched out, and his wings and mane are being whipped back by the wind.

The other picture shows Pegasus standing alone, with the sun and clouds around him. This does not suggest that he is fast.

🔥Both of these pictures show the Muses, Greek goddesses who ruled over the arts and sciences.

Select the picture that suggests that the Muses are lively and joyful.

Several women in brightly colored outfits are singing and dancing. One of them is playing a musical instrument. They are all smiling.
Several women in white dresses are sitting in a green field next to a pond. They are relaxed and are talking to each other.

The picture below suggests that the Muses are lively and joyful. You can tell because the Muses are happily dancing together.

The other picture shows the Muses sitting down or standing still. This does not suggest that they are lively and joyful.

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