History of design Books
RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press George Giusti: The Idea Is the Heart of the
Book SynopsisA short introduction to the life and work of Italian-born designer, George Giusti, examining his eclectic aesthetic of refined Modernism. George Giusti, an Italian-born and educated designer, first established a professional practice in Switzerland and later, in the United States. Giusti's unique designs became widely praised covers for publications such as Fortune,Holiday, Modern Packaging, Graphis and Time. With multidisciplinary talents, Giusti also created sculptures, metalwork and designed several architectural projects reflecting his eclectic aesthetic of refined Modernism. This is the sixth title in the Graphic Design Archives Chapbook Series. This series celebrates the achievements of key design pioneers whose work is held in the Cary Graphic Arts Collection at RIT Libraries. From the inaugural acquisition in 1986, RIT's holdings have grown to include the work of 36 significant American graphic designers, active from the 1920s to the 1950s. NED DREW heads the Graphic Design area at Rutgers University-Newark andis also a founding partner of the multidisciplinary design firm BRED, which is based in New York City. BRENDA McMANUS is an Assistant Professor of Graphic Design at Pace University and founding partner and creative director of BRED.PAUL STERNBERGER, Associate Professor of Art History at Rutgers University-Newark, specializes in American Art and the History of Photography.
£16.14
NUS Press Vietnam Documented: The British Library's Vietnamese Collection
Book SynopsisExplore Vietnam’s rich literary and graphic design history. Vietnam has a strong literary culture that dates back to Confucian influence and has remained important today. Using Vietnamese books, documents, and manuscripts from the collection of the British Library, Vietnam Documented gives a window into that heritage and represents key incidents in Vietnamese social, cultural, and political history. It also highlights the visual sophistication of Vietnamese design, drawing on Chinese and French models and socialist styles in art and design. An informative text by the long-time Keeper of the Vietnamese collection, Sud Chonchirdsin, introduces the book. Among the earliest documents in the Library's collection is a 17th-century royal letter to the English East India Company. Other highlights include a travel diary of a member of one of the last of Vietnam's tribute missions to the Imperial court in China (1880) and a beautifully illustrated manuscript of the classic Tale of KiÊ`u. The strength of the collection lies in materials collected during Vietnam's twentieth-century struggle for independence—including rare periodicals from North Vietnam—that show how artists were mobilized in wartime. This accessible, full-color introduction to an under-appreciated design heritage is a welcome view into a beautiful culture.Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionThe formation of the Vietnamese collectionVietnamese manuscriptsVietnamese theatreFifty shades of Kiê`uMythical creatures in Vietnamese cultureVietnam and dragonsEarly dictionaries of Southeast Asian languagesClasses and costume in traditional Vietnamese societyVietnamese traditional marketsVietnam War artWomen and the Vietnam WarChildren in the Vietnam WarWar cartoons and propaganda from North VietnamAnniversary of the end of the Vietnam WarVietnamese collection milestone:Retroconversion of the card catalogueBibliography
£21.56
Prestel Graphic Design Bible: The Definitive Guide to
Book SynopsisThis concise, accessible, and thoroughly modern guide to contemporary and historical graphic design is a must-have for designers and creatives in every medium. As visually compelling as it is packed with information, this handbook to the fundamentals of graphic design covers the history and theory of graphic design from the past 150 years. Organized around broader subjects of history, theory, practice, typography and media, it dives into numerous specific topics- from Bauhaus to digital design; Gestalt theory to kitsch; social protest movements to social media. It explores the building blocks of design as well as leading-edge tools and techniques. Each topic is presented in eye-catching spreads that feature numerous illustrative examples, insightful quotations, and suggestions for further reading. Whether they're just starting out or looking to invigorate an established practice, graphic professionals and students of all stripes will find a bounty of information and inspiration in this essential guide.
£23.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Joinery Joists and Gender
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd An Illustrated Guide to Furniture History
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£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Illustration in FindeSiècle Transatlantic Romance Fiction
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£128.25
MIT Press Racism Untaught
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£21.25
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Graphic History of Antisemitism
Book SynopsisThere are two groups of Jews in the world: the Jews who are no different than any other people and the Jews who are figments of imagination and defined by misleading stereotypes. The second group is the fantasy of the antisemite and they are the subject matter of this book. American and European antisemitism is seen through a rare and unique collection of postcards, letters, newspapers, advertisements, and cartoons captured in over 270 photos. The thought-provoking text explores the motives for creating these derogatory materials and the rationale for buying them. Although antisemitism is but one of many hateful and bigoted human beliefs, it stands alone as the most vicious; its existence is the longest of its kind in human history; and its consequences have been fatal for millions. Antisemitism is humankind at its worst. That hatred, in whatever form, makes victims of us all.
£33.29
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Critical Visualization
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewDebunking the idea that data is ever ‘raw’ or unbiased, this book brings information anxiety to a new level as it goes deep into the underlying power structures at play in the assemblage of data and the motivations of those who amass it. Hall and Dávila explain how design’s focus on clarity and statistical accuracy can serve to enhance dominant narratives inherent in the data and challenge designers to activate their agency to visualize the kind of world in which we want to live. This should be required reading in any data visualization or information design curriculum. -- Thomas Starr, Professor of Graphic and Information Design, Northeastern University, USAHall and Dávila make a compelling argument for a critical approach to data visualization. Through a comprehensive survey of extant literature, a rereading of canonical images through decolonizing frameworks, and discussion of highly topical debates, they arrive at a rich examination of current projects drawn from a wide array of activities. They address self-quantification, smart cities, emotional cartography, and a whole host of specific and activist interventions in conventional data practices. Ultimately, they argue for visualizations that might create alternatives to dominant conventions and the oppressive power asymmetries of the status quo. -- Johanna Drucker, Distinguished Professor of Information Studies, UCLA, USAWith acuity and depth, Hall and Dávila demonstrate just how much history, culture and context matter for the design and interpretation of data visualization. Their book is timely and important, and will usher in a new era of critical data practice. -- Lauren Klein, Winship Distinguished Research Professor, Departments of English and Quantitative Theory and Methods, Emory University, USATable of Contents1. An Introduction to Critical Visualization Defining the field Looking at Visualization beyond Western Paradigms Alternative Western perspectives: Distributed Cognition and Humanistic Approaches 2. Disruptive Histories Positivism and Objectivity A History of Progress Critical Cartography: a 'Defining Moment' A Few Examples: Not a Canon - Haptic Visualization: the Quipu (1200-1532) - Plan and Sections of a Slave Ship (1789) - Polar Area Diagram (1859) - Great Trigonometrical Survey of India (1802-1875) - Data Visualization at the Paris Exposition, W.E.B. Du Bois (1900) - Community-building with Isotype: Otto and Marie Neurath Conclusion Focus: Anna Ridler, Myriad (Tulips) 2018 3. Making Data Qualitative and Quantitative Data The Role of Categorization Focus: Data4Change - Keepiton - Hear the Blind Spot - Perceiving Yemen 4. Data and the Self Taylorism Within? Comic Critique What is Normal? Biometrics and Risk-Profiling Challenging Norms The Examined Life Focus: Margaret Pearce and Michael Hermann, They Would Not Take Me There: People, Places, and Stories from Champlain’s Travels in Canada, 1603-1616 5. Data and the City Participatory planning: HECTOR Focus: Heath Bunting: Status Project 6. Aesthetics and Representation Aesthetics and Representation Representation as Translation 7. Beyond Critical Visualization Practice
£88.06
DK Design Second Edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Inexpensive, concise, and lavishly illustrated, this book is recommended for any library." — Booklist (Starred Review)"…luxurious visuals that include timelines, historical photos, designer portraits and a tremendous selection of products and art." — Columbus Dispatch"Flip through pages showcasing the evolution of telephones, armchairs, word processors, and more … For anyone looking to bridge a generation gap, visuals are always a good way to go and the visuals in this book are stunning." — Forbes.com
£42.50
Bloomsbury Publishing USA The Longing for Less: What's Missing from
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£16.14
Brepols N.V. Cambridge II
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£115.36
Bohlau Verlag Aubrey Beardsleys Rezeption des 18. Jahrhunderts
Book SynopsisIn ihrem Buch widmet sich Lisa Hecht einem bisher weitestgehend vernachlassigten Aspekt im Werk des englischen Zeichners und Autors Aubrey Beardsley: der im 19. Jahrhundert weit verbreiteten Begeisterung fur das Ancien Regime. So ist Beardsleys Umgang mit Referenzen und Quellen des englischen und franzosischen 18. Jahrhunderts einer selbstreflexiven und (selbst)-parodistischen Haltung verpflichtet. Neben einer Einfuhrung in die Rokoko-Rezeption in Frankreich und England werden die betrachteten Werke in den kulturellen Rahmen der 1890er Jahre eingeordnet. Nicht nur im Werk Beardsleys oszilliert die Hinwendung zum Rokoko zwischen Rechtfertigungsgestus und subversivem Habitus wie sich zeigen lasst. Die Publikation richtet den Fokus auf die Analyse ausgewahlter Beispiele und auf fruchtbare Bildvergleiche, die Beardsleys Wahlverwandtschaft zu realen und fiktiven Figuren des 18. Jahrhunderts offenbaren. Des Weiteren werden kulturelle Kontinuitaten etwa auf der Ebene des erotischen oder exotischen Bildes sichtbar, welche zwei nur scheinbar disparate Epochen verbinden.
£61.94
Bohlau Verlag Stoffwechsel: Mode Zwischen Globalisierung Und
Book SynopsisIn allen Regionen der globalisierten Welt vollziehen sich komplexe Prozesse von Gestaltung, Produktion, Distribution, Zirkulation und Konsum von Kleidung. Dabei entsteht keine internationale Mode jenseits der Orte, vielmehr sind ihr ethnische, kulturelle und geschlechtliche Codierungen eingewoben. Dies gilt ebenso fÃr die Kollektionen der Designer/innen wie fÃr die alltÃgliche Praxis des Stylings der Konsument/innen. Anhand vielfÃltiger Beispiele wird Mode hier als transkulturelles PhÃnomen zwischen Globalisierung und regionaler Verortung betrachtet. Die BeitrÃge gehen auch den Beziehungen von Kleidung, Popkultur und bildender Kunst sowie den Bedeutungsebenen von Mode und Modetheorien in Geschichte und Gegenwart nach.
£60.72
Bohlau Verlag Im Garten Der Gesundheit: Pflanzenbilder Zwischen
Book SynopsisEin prachtvolles KrÃuterbuch der FrÃhen Neuzeit umfassend vorgestellt
£80.99
Harrassowitz The Story of Meshal Haqadmoni and Its Extant
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£65.55
Harrassowitz Selected Hebrew Manucripts from the Bavarian
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£237.50
V&R unipress GmbH Remarque Revisited: Beiträge zu Erich Maria
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£50.36
Dr Ludwig Reichert Die, Vierzig Myrrhenbuschel Vom Leiden Christi':
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£212.80
Dr Ludwig Reichert Die Illuminierten Handschriften Franzosischer
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£469.80
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. The Puzzle of Collaboration: Intertwining Design with Art History, Photography, Print and Digital Publishing, and Branding
Book SynopsisThe Puzzle of Collaboration: Intertwining Design with Art History, Photography, Print and Digital Publishing, & Branding covers the many mediums of creativity that have a relationship with Design.What is design?Design is the visual information that envelops the world around you with or without intention. This means that this thing we call "design" is a critical part of creativity and plays with many aspects of ingenuity to include:Art History - Specifically, the Arts and Crafts Movement speaks to design in so many aspects with respect to craftsmanship, even in its simplistic form, while ensuring that beauty lies in the quality of the design.Photography - Made successful in it's design of the composition and how the elements and principles of design play a major role in a productive photo.Print and Digital Publishing - Design is introduced in the creation of an effective layout which provides the best means of communication, enabling the user the ability to connect to and understand the message provided.Branding - Design is the complete source of interaction with the world, from start to end, from the logo to the branding style guide, and everything that lies in between.
£106.20
