a visual guide to the language, applications, and history of graphic design Gomez-Palacio, Bryony. creator Vit, Armin. text bibliography mau Beverly, Mass Rockport Publishers c2009 2009 monographic eng

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391 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm. "Graphic Design, Referenced" is a visual and informational guide to the most commonly referenced terms, historical moments, landmark projects, and influential practitioners in the field of graphic design. With more than 2,000 design projects illustrating more than 400 entries, it provides an intense overview of the varied elements that make up the graphic design profession through a unique set of chapters: principles - defines the very basic foundation of what constitutes graphic design to establish the language, terms, and concepts that govern what we do and how we do it, covering layout, typography, and printing terms; knowledge - explores the most influential sources through which we learn about graphic design; representatives - gathers the designers who over the years who have steered the course of graphic design in one way or another; and, practice - highlights some of the most iconic work produced. A Humble Illustrated Timeline -- Principles -- Of Design -- Of Typography -- Of Print and Production -- Knowledge -- On Paper -- Online -- In Halls -- In Classrooms -- Representatives -- Of Design -- Of Letterforms -- Of Writing -- Of Designers -- Practice -- On Walls -- On Shelves -- On Newstands -- On Identity -- On Letterforms. Bryony Gomez-Palacio and Armin Vit. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Graphic arts Commercial art NC997 .G565 2009 9781592534470 (hbk.) 1592534473 2009007126 DLC 090218 20230921135708.0 0000022837