Graphic design + architecture, a 20th century history : a guide to type, image, symbol, and visual storytelling in the modern world
INITIAL_TITLE_SRCH:
Graphic design + architecture, a 20th century history : a guide to type, image, symbol, and visual storytelling in the modern world
AUTHOR:
Poulin, Richard
ISBN:
9781592537792
PUBLICATION_INFO:
Beverly, MA : Rockport Publishers, c2012
PHYSICAL_DESC:
272 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 26 cm
GENERAL_NOTE:
Includes bibliographical references and index
ABSTRACT:
"This innovative volume is the first to provide the design student, practitioner, and educator with an invaluable comprehensive reference of visual and narrative material that illustrates and evaluates the unique and important history surrounding graphic design and architecture. Graphic Design and Architecture, A 20th Century History closely examines the relationship between typography, image, symbolism, and the built environment by exploring principal themes, major technological developments, important manufacturers, and pioneering designers over the last 100 years. It is a complete resource that belongs on every designer's bookshelf"-- Provided by publisher.
SUBJECT:
| Design -- History -- 20th century |
| Visual communication -- History -- 20th century |
| Communication in architecture -- History -- 20th century |
| Architecture and society -- History -- 20th century |
BIBSUMMARY:
"This innovative volume is the first to provide the design student, practitioner, and educator with an invaluable comprehensive reference of visual and narrative material that illustrates and evaluates the unique and important history surrounding graphic design and architecture. Graphic Design and Architecture, A 20th Century History closely examines the relationship between typography, image, symbolism, and the built environment by exploring principal themes, major technological developments, important manufacturers, and pioneering designers over the last 100 years. It is a complete resource that belongs on every designer's bookshelf"-- Provided by publisher.