兒童繪本《小王子》之視覺圖像構成要素及符號學意涵初探

An Exploratory Analysis of Visual Images and Semiotic Interpretation in the Children's Picture Book《The Little Prince》

本研究以心理學的角度探討潛意識與英雄之旅故事結構之關聯，以世界著名作品《小王子》一書進行分析與討論。本研究採用實務本位研究方法，將彙整的文獻資料與故事結構、圖文分析進行繪本創作的前端探討，並以符號學中的符號具與符號義進行圖像探討，進而分析從文字到圖像的轉換、繪本之內容、圖像構成要素、故事結構、圖文編排、色彩計劃、筆觸與輪廓線等。本研究從視覺符號學的角度，探討繪本《小王子》中的圖像結構及其所隱含的符號學之意涵，並運用符號學理論探討繪本中的圖文轉換及其背後的意義。研究結果顯示，繪本出現的視覺圖像都具有強烈的象徵意涵，包含星星、玫瑰、蛇、帽子等圖像。圖像中的符號不僅豐富故事的情感層次，也加深其深遠的心理學與哲學意涵、生命經歷、情感波動及對人性與世界的探索，研究結果將提供給後續的研究者作為參考，並作為創作之依據。

This study explores the relationship between the subconscious and the structure of the Hero’s Journey from a psychological perspective, with an analytical focus on the world-renowned literary work The Little Prince. Employing a practice-based research methodology, the study integrates literature review, narrative structure, and visual-textual analysis as a foundation for picture book creation. Through the lens of semiotics, particularly the concepts of signifier and signified, this research examines the transformation from text to imagery, investigating the picture book’s content, visual composition, narrative structure, text-image layout, color schemes, brushwork, and contour lines. From a visual semiotics standpoint, the study delves into the symbolic meanings embedded in the visual elements of The Little Prince. By applying semiotic theories, the research analyzes the interplay between text and image and the underlying significance of this transformation. The findings indicate that the visual imagery—such as stars, roses, snakes, and hats—carries profound symbolic meaning. These images not only enrich the emotional depth of the narrative but also enhance its psychological and philosophical dimensions, encompassing themes of life experiences, emotional fluctuations, and the exploration of human nature and the world. The results aim to serve as a reference for future researchers and a foundation for creative practice.