| Design Literacy: Understanding Graphic Design Contributor(s): Heller, Steven (Author) |
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ISBN: 1581153562 ISBN-13: 9781581153569 Publisher: Allworth OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2004 Annotation: This updated version of the first book to provide explicit case histories of the successful marriage of form and content in graphic design explores more than 125 classic and contemporary works--30 of them brand new--explainting why they are aesthetically significant and how they function as good design. These examples off a vast sampling of the taste of the aesthetic, political, historical, and personal issues that move today's global design community and fans. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Design | History & Criticism - Design | Essays - Design | Graphic Arts - Advertising |
| Dewey: 741.6 |
| LCCN: 2004009936 |
| Physical Information: 0.98" H x 6.04" W x 8.96" (1.33 lbs) 433 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This update to the first book to provide explicit case histories of the successful marriage of form and content in graphic design explores more than 125 classic and contemporary works-30 of them brand new-explaining why they are aesthetically significant and how they function as good design. These thought pieces offer a vast taste of the aesthetic, political, historical, and personal issues that move today's global design community and fans.-0 Full of new stories about the graphic icons and idols of today's design culture - This replaces 1-880559-76-5 which has sold nearly 20,000 copies Allworth Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, publishes a broad range of books on the visual and performing arts, with emphasis on the business of art. Our titles cover subjects such as graphic design, theater, branding, fine art, photography, interior design, writing, acting, film, how to start careers, business and legal forms, business practices, and more. While we don't aspire to publish a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are deeply committed to quality books that help creative professionals succeed and thrive. We often publish in areas overlooked by other publishers and welcome the author whose expertise can help our audience of readers. |