Graphic Design and Architecture, A 20th Century History
A Guide to Type, Image, Symbol, and Visual Storytelling in the Modern World
Published on 1. November 2012
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-1-59253-779-2 (ISBN)
Description
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 254 mm
Weight
1210 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59253-779-2 (9781592537792)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Richard Poulin
Graphic Design and Architecture, A 20th Century History
A Guide to Type, Image, Symbol, and Visual Storytelling in the Modern World
E-Book
11/2012
Rockport Publishers
€53.99
Available for download
Person
Richard Poulin is cofounder, design director, and a principal of Poulin + Morris Inc. (http://www.poulinmorris.com), an internationally recognized, multidisciplinary design consultancy located in New York City. His work has been recognized by major design organizations, competitions, and publications including the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), Communication Arts, Graphis, Library of Congress, Type Director Club, and the New York Art Directors Club. Richard is a Fellow of the Society for Environmental Graphic Design, the organization's highest honor, and is a past President and board member of the New York Chapter of AIGA.