〝Foresee Disorientation〞：An Editorial Illustration Study of The Ancient Mythical Monster as Today's Social Issue

• Main Authors: CHU, TSE-AN, 朱則安
• Other Authors: CHANG, KUO-CHIH
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/8fhpyu

碩士 === 國立臺灣藝術大學 === 視覺傳達設計學系 === 105 === 　　In the evolution of Chinese mythical creatures, they were born through peoples’ imagination towards the unknown. As time goes by, the shape, meaning, and category of mythical monsters are affected. Therefore, a species of mythical monster may have different names or fall into different categories. According to relevant studies, most authors have applied mythical creatures as an element or character on their artwork to present simply as a decorative form. However, this phenomenon is starting to change as authors has modernized the connotations of these mythical creatures, breaking them out of old mindsets and traditions. This creation study is to discuss what the status of mythical monsters is in today. Mythical monsters were defined by humans through generations, are similar to the today’s social issues. The purpose of the study is to search for the most suitable form out of mythical monsters to represent the selected social phenomenon and transform into graphics, and achieve the combination of both tradition & modern artwork, creates a whole new meaning to these mythical creatures. 　　Through the literature review to understand the evolution between mythical monsters and their moral context, the origin and the trait of monsters, In the discussion of contemporary social issues, they can be divided into four main fields to explore in depth. These four fields are “Politics and Media”, “Gender and Family”, “Technology and Internet”, and “Society and Humanity”. The creation is presented in the form of editorial illustration which materializes news items and criticizes current event. Using the provided art form to create a strong public awareness and self-reflection image. 　　The ultimate outcome is to transform each mythical monster into a symbolic icon to express the corresponding social phenomenon, providing a whole new dimension for these traditional mythical monsters. It is not only to create public awareness with the presentation under a unique perspective and also create the social value of mythical monsters in today's society. Every field has its relevance towards each other, inspiring readers to have a whole new interpretation towards each social phenomenon with the iconic symbol and meaning lying behind.