A Multimodal Analysis of Image-text Relations in Picture Books

Image-text relations are expounded based on Systemic Functional Multimodal Analysis framework in this article. A though analysis of the logical relations between the visual and verbal elements in picture books is also given in terms of elaboration, extension, enhancement and projection. Furthermore, Divergence, a fundamental type of image-text relation in picture books, is thoroughly investigated. Generic framework of picture book is proposed for the exploration of image-text relations.