Description
Book SynopsisAlan Male''s Illustration is a classic in the field. Bringing together theory, context and issues around conceptual understanding, the book is a perfect companion for illustration students around the world.
Hundreds of images from a wide variety of contemporary illustrators explore how successful creators work with depth of knowledge and understanding of their subjects. By looking across examples from around the world, readers gain an understanding of:
- Visual metaphors
- Storytelling and narrative
- Truth and documentation
- Identity and persuasion
- Briefs and development
New for this edition is ''Illustrator as Author and Polymath'', a chapter which explores the mix of skills that illustrators need beyond a strong visual style they must be problem-solvers, visual thinkers, researchers and communicators. It also reveals how image creators from the world of illustration, visual communication and
Table of Contents
1. Education The Program of Work Developing the Brief Answering the Brief The Conceptual Process Research Drawing Professional Practice 2. The Nature of Imagery Visual Language Visual Metaphor Pictorial Truths Aesthetics and Non-Aesthetics 3. The Role of Illustration Reference and Instruction Commentary Storytelling Persuasion Identity A Public Interface 4. Illustrator as Author and Polymath The Polymath Principle Final Thoughts Glossary Further reading
