Graphic Design
The 50 Most Influential Graphic Designers in the World
Published on 28. February 2010
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-4081-2002-6 (ISBN)
Description
This is a comprehensive introduction not only to the world's most important graphic designers but also a look at various styles, movements and processes. It particularly concentrates on the ideas and contributions of 50 of the world's most influential graphic desigenrs, and at 10 of the major movements in the field and their place in history. The book includes pieces on Eric Gill, Adrian Frutiger and Alphonse Muchta and on topics such as Politics and Propaganda in poster art, Futurism, New Wave and the Digital Age. All in all, this is a compact, easily accessible, quick guide to the field of graphic design.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
70, full colour throughout
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
313 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-2002-6 (9781408120026)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Anna Gerber is an American design writer, based in London. She has written a number of other books on Design and she regularly contributes for various design journals including Creative Review, Print, Eye, Varoom and Idea.
Content
Introduction Poster design Books and magazines Commercial art and branding Typefaces and typography Signs and symbols Feature spreads, covering: Politics and propaganda in poster art Photography and photomontage Futurism Constructivism New Wave Corporate identity Swiss Style New typography Linotype and montage The digital age