The Grammar of Illustrated Fantasy

One name connects Beatrice Alemagna and Olimpia Zagnoli: Gianni Rodari. Both have drawn inspiration from the stories, fairy tales, nursery rhymes and characters created by this renowned ,writer to illustrate works like The Girl of Glass and The Little Man of Nothing. Beginning with Rodari, a deep and passionate discussion on the ‘grammar of illustrated fantasy’ unfolds, exploring the interplay of curved and broken lines, vivid and subtle colours and the art of creating images that captivate both children and adults alike through books and posters.