Anthropomorphism In The Cognitive Animal
Visual styles always change, whether this is directly or indirectly associated with culture is open for analysis and debate. However, another illustrative style one would deem interesting is the use of symbolism and anthropomorphism in illustration. According to Jesus Rivas and Gordon M. Burghardt extract from The Cognitive Animal (2002);
‘Anthropomorphism is defined as the attribution of human properties to nonhuman entities’
(2002. P. 9)
Regarding Shepard’s and Tenniel's illustration, it is clear to see the visual similarities their work has. However, it is also interesting to find the elements of their works which one might be oblivious to. Both illustrations depict animals in human-like customs. Shepard has demonstrated that Owl is clever
‘Anthropomorphism is defined as the attribution of human properties to nonhuman entities’
(2002. P. 9)
Regarding Shepard’s and Tenniel's illustration, it is clear to see the visual similarities their work has. However, it is also interesting to find the elements of their works which one might be oblivious to. Both illustrations depict animals in human-like customs. Shepard has demonstrated that Owl is clever