Persepolis Part 2

Although most graphic novels are in color, I believe that because of Persepolis lack of color it makes it a great graphic novel. Satrapi’s Persepolis; the Story of a Childhood is an outstanding example of a graphic novel. Unlike most graphic novels that use color as a “formidable ally for artists in any visual medium” (Understanding Comics; the Invisible Art, Scott McCloud), Persepolis; the Story of a Childhood, does not use any color throughout the entire book. Scott McCloud claims that “[because of color] we become more aware of the physical form of objects than in black and white…” I believe that although color can help people understand comics better it is not needed in Persepolis; the Story of a Childhood. Satrapi’s writings are a superb piece of work; they do not require color to catch the reader’s attention. Like McCloud states, “In black and white the ideas behind the art are communicated more directly…” McCloud hits this topic right on the nose. In Satrapi’s work her words are more directly “heard” because her work is in black and white.