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Manga & How It Relates To Art School

By Bob Oliver


I do not think that anyone can overlook the fact that art schools are amongst the most versatile institutions. They are ones which are able to teach students about a number of different styles, whether it's related to drawing or what have you. With this in mind, I'd like to focus on manga and the influence that it can have. This isn't just in relation to school, either, as it can have an influence on just about anyone who has even a passing interest in graphic novels and the like.

Even though realism is a particular aspect that is often integrated into art, sometimes reality shouldn't be replicated. Manga seems to hinge on this factor, at least to some degree, and this is partially why manga itself is such a niche category in drawing. Manga derives from the Japanese style of comics, which has been able to find quite a strong audience in the West. Even though "niche" is perhaps the strongest term associated with manga, attention should still be given to it.

Comic books are not new, as I'm sure those who specialize in them have taken part in learning from a number of art schools around the world. There are a number of programs offered, fashion included, which means that those who enjoy design in general might want to consider this campus. Back to the subject of comics, though, the ones that we are familiar with are the ones that are rooted in American culture. Spider-Man, for example, is an American creation by Stan Lee. Comic fans have identified with this character, especially given the fact that he is one of the more popular figures that fiction has ever brought to us.

As stated earlier, manga has been able to develop in terms of popularity over the course of the past few decades. I believe its true popularity stemmed from earlier works like "Dragon Ball" until it began to snowball from that point forward. Nowadays, there's a broad audience that desires anime - and manga, by extension - and there is so much material that can be looked into. It's not hard to see why, especially when you consider that manga's popularity shows no signs of slowing down.

What I'm surprised by, though, is that there are actually a few types of graphic novels in this style that appeal to America. "Scott Pilgrim," for example, is a series that not many people would have considered outside of the movie starring Michael Cera. However, there is a series of novels done about it and there are many who believe that the novels in question are actually much better than the movies. There is clearly an audience for this type of medium; it's just a matter of appealing to it.




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