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A History of Graphic Design by Philip B. Meggs (1998, Hardcover, Revised)
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- ISBN
- 9780471291985
- Book Title
- History of Graphic Design
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Item Length
- 11.2 in
- Edition
- 3
- Publication Year
- 1998
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.3 in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Design, Architecture
- Topic
- Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Book, Graphic Arts / Typography
- Item Weight
- 70.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 8.9 in
- Number of Pages
- 528 Pages
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Critical acclaim for previous editions of A History of Graphic Design"I expect it to become a foundation and keystone of serious study . . . it is a fortress work." _Communication Arts"[It] traces the role of the designer as a messenger of culture." _STA Journal"Now . . . a hefty, yet concise, documentation of the entire field exists." _Print"It is a noble and formidable undertaking." _The Artist's Magazine"An excellent and invaluable work." _Library Journal"This is a reference work that reads like a novel. It's comprehensive, authoritative, graphic, and exciting." _The Journal of Typographics"[This book] establishes graphic design as a profession. Bravo!" _Design Issues"A significant attempt at a comprehensive history of graphic design . . . it will be an eye-opener not only for general readers, but for designers who have been unaware of their legacy." _The New York Times"Mr. Meggs enthusiastically conveys these excitements to us, from the invention of photography and 'popular graphics of the Victorian era' through the Arts and Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, the Secession, the isms . . . to the Modern Movement. . . . More importantly, he shows us the joins as well as the parts."_Printing WorldAfter a decade of research by the author, the first edition of A History of Graphic Design was heralded as a publishing landmark by the Association of American Publishers, who awarded it a coveted award for publishing excellence. Now, after fifteen years of development in graphic design, this expanded and updated Third Edition includes hundreds of full-color images and new material in many areas, including alphabets, Japanese and Dutch graphics, and the computer revolution which has impacted all aspects of contemporary design and communications. With its approximately 1,200 illustrations, lucid text, and interpretive captions, the book reveals a saga of creative innovators, breakthrough technologies, and important design innovations.Graphic design is a vital component of each culture and period in human history, and in this account, an extraordinary panorama of people and events unfolds, including: The Invention of Writing and Alphabets Medieval Manuscript Books The Origins of Printing and Typography Renaissance Graphic Design The Arts and Crafts Movement Victorian and Art Nouveau Graphics Modern Art and Its Impact on Design Visual Identity and Conceptual Images Postmodern Design The Computer Graphics RevolutionA History of Graphic Design is recognized as a seminal work; this Third Edition surpasses in detail and breadth the content, design, and color reproduction of previous editions. It is required reading for professionals, students, and everyone who works with or loves the world of graphic design. This comprehensive reference tool is an invaluable visual survey that you will turn to again and again.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471291986
ISBN-13
9780471291985
eBay Product ID (ePID)
917936
Product Key Features
Edition
3
Book Title
History of Graphic Design
Number of Pages
528 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1998
Topic
Design, Drafting, Drawing & Presentation, Book, Graphic Arts / Typography
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
Design, Architecture
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
70.7 Oz
Item Length
11.2 in
Item Width
8.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
21
Lccn
97-038055
Dewey Decimal
686.2/2/09
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Lc Classification Number
Z246.M43 1998
Table of Content
The Prologue to Graphic Design: The Visual Message from Prehistory through the Medieval Era.A Graphic Renaissance: The Origins of European Typography and Design for Printing.The Industrial Revolution: The Impact of Industrial Technology upon Visual Communications.The Modernist Era: Graphic Design in the First Half of the Twentieth Century.The Age of Information: Graphic Design in the Global Village.Epilogue.Selected Bibliography.Picture Credits.Index.
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1998
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