| Abstract [eng] |
This master’s thesis aims to analyze the structures and stylistics of verbo-pictorial narrative in contemporary Lithuanian comics. The research focuses on three works by Lithuanian authors: Dr. Kvadratas: Greimas ir jo semiotika (2017) by Miglė Anušauskaitė, Bitės: išskirtinės merginų roko grupės istorija (2021) by Akvilė Magicdust, and Daugiabutis (2019) by Gerda Jord. These works reveal diverse stylistic and structural modes of expression, allowing for an in-depth investigation of the interaction between image and text as a fundamental narrative tool. The theoretical framework of the thesis is based on the comics creation and analysis theories of Will Eisner, Scott McCloud, and Charles Forceville. These frameworks provide systematic tools for analyzing narrative structure, stylistics, and multimodality in comics. Verbo-pictorial narrative, understood as the interplay between textual and visual elements, functions in comics not only as an aesthetic device but also as a semantic, communicative, and narrative-generating mechanism. The analytical part seeks to explore how these elements influence emotional tone, convey information, and shape the content of the comic. The findings reveal that each of the analyzed comics demonstrates a unique model of verbo-pictorial narrative construction. In Miglė Anušauskaitė’s work, semiotic theory is conveyed not only through text but also visually – through variations in typography, symbolic motifs, visual symbols, and expressive illustrations. Akvilė Magicdust’s graphic novel stands out for its diverse panel compositions and the significance of color in shaping the verbo-pictorial narrative. In Gerda Jord’s Daugiabutis, the narrative is formed by blending text and image, using classic panel transition techniques. These aspects reflect the maturity of comics as a form of cultural and artistic expression and their potential to convey complex themes. The results of this study show that the interplay between image and text in Lithuanian comics not only shapes narrative but also reveals the creative potential of the authors, contributing to the growing maturity of contemporary Lithuanian comics. This research may serve as a foundation for further studies in comics, particularly those focusing on narrative structure, multimodality, and visual semiotics. |
