A History of Graphic Design
Rating: 4 of 5
Megg's History of Graphic Design
This book is the most interesting & easy 2 read art history book I have yet 2 encounter as a student. Very good quality & wonderful pictures.
Rating: 5 of 5
Great!
Great book! Teaches you so much about Graphic Design! It's so packed with information.
Rating: 1 of 5
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Rating: 4 of 5
interesting
interesting stuff 2 read.
as the author suggests, it's difficult 2 be a history w/o being encyclopedic.
but there's lots of information in this edition.
if you have 2 get it, 4 class or whatever, it's worth the money.
..maybe
as the author suggests, it's difficult 2 be a history w/o being encyclopedic.
but there's lots of information in this edition.
if you have 2 get it, 4 class or whatever, it's worth the money.
..maybe
Rating: 5 of 5
AWESOME
This book was in amazing condition. It arrived 2 days prior 2 the expected delivery date. I am absolutely satisfied with the seller & product. THANK YOU!
Critical acclaim 4 previous editions of A History of Graphic Design
"I expect it 2 become a foundation & 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 & formidable undertaking." -he Artist's Magazine
"An excellent & invaluable work." -Library Journal
"This is a reference work that reads like a novel. It's comprehensive, authoritative, graphic, & exciting." -U&lc: 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 4 general readers, but 4 designers who have been unaware of their legacy." -The New York Times
"Mr. Meggs enthusiastically conveys these excitements 2 us, from the invention of photography & 'popular graphics of the Victorian era' through the Arts & Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, the Secession, the isms . . . 2 the Modern Movement. . . . More importantly, he shows us the joins as well as the parts."-rinting World
After 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 4 publishing excellence. Now, after fifteen years of development in graphic design, this expanded & updated Third Edition includes hundreds of full-color images & new material in many areas, including alphabets, Japanese & Dutch graphics, & the computer revolution which has impacted all aspects of contemporary design & communications. With its approximately 1,200 illustrations, lucid text, & interpretive captions, the book reveals a saga of creative innovators, breakthrough technologies, & important design innovations.
Graphic design is a vital component of each culture & period in human history, & in this account, an extraordinary panorama of people & events unfolds, including:
* The Invention of Writing & Alphabets
* Medieval Manuscript Books
* The Origins of Printing & Typography
* Renaissance Graphic Design
* The Arts & Crafts Movement
* Victorian & Art Nouveau Graphics
* Modern Art & Its Impact on Design
* Visual Identity & Conceptual Images
* Postmodern Design
* The Computer Graphics Revolution
A History of Graphic Design is recognized as a seminal work; this Third Edition surpasses in detail & breadth the content, design, & color reproduction of previous editions. It is required reading 4 professionals, students, & everyone who works with or loves the world of graphic design. This comprehensive reference tool is an invaluable visual survey that you will turn 2 again & again.
"I expect it 2 become a foundation & 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 & formidable undertaking." -he Artist's Magazine
"An excellent & invaluable work." -Library Journal
"This is a reference work that reads like a novel. It's comprehensive, authoritative, graphic, & exciting." -U&lc: 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 4 general readers, but 4 designers who have been unaware of their legacy." -The New York Times
"Mr. Meggs enthusiastically conveys these excitements 2 us, from the invention of photography & 'popular graphics of the Victorian era' through the Arts & Crafts movement, Art Nouveau, the Secession, the isms . . . 2 the Modern Movement. . . . More importantly, he shows us the joins as well as the parts."-rinting World
After 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 4 publishing excellence. Now, after fifteen years of development in graphic design, this expanded & updated Third Edition includes hundreds of full-color images & new material in many areas, including alphabets, Japanese & Dutch graphics, & the computer revolution which has impacted all aspects of contemporary design & communications. With its approximately 1,200 illustrations, lucid text, & interpretive captions, the book reveals a saga of creative innovators, breakthrough technologies, & important design innovations.
Graphic design is a vital component of each culture & period in human history, & in this account, an extraordinary panorama of people & events unfolds, including:
* The Invention of Writing & Alphabets
* Medieval Manuscript Books
* The Origins of Printing & Typography
* Renaissance Graphic Design
* The Arts & Crafts Movement
* Victorian & Art Nouveau Graphics
* Modern Art & Its Impact on Design
* Visual Identity & Conceptual Images
* Postmodern Design
* The Computer Graphics Revolution
A History of Graphic Design is recognized as a seminal work; this Third Edition surpasses in detail & breadth the content, design, & color reproduction of previous editions. It is required reading 4 professionals, students, & everyone who works with or loves the world of graphic design. This comprehensive reference tool is an invaluable visual survey that you will turn 2 again & again.
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