Everyone knows that a picture tells a thousand words. But what about the elements that make up a picture? Using the tale of Little Red Riding Hood as an example, Molly Bang uses boldly graphic artwork to explain how images—and their individual components—work to tell a story that engages the emotions: Why are diagonals dramatic? Why are curves calming? Why does red feel hot and blue feel cold? First published in 1991, Picture This fans will welcome the new edition's striking redesign and introduce its insights to many other artists and art appreciators alike.

        本书的结构很简单，四章内容，通过小红帽的童话故事，用最简单的画面和图形来表达故事的意境传递内容。

        作者本身是一个儿童读物的插画师，不难理解为什么她会选择小红帽来作为讲解的对象；作者通过她最习惯最舒适的方式来给大家介绍一些能够用最简单的方形，圆形，三角形和颜色来像观众传递图形传递的信息。