Design Basics - Softcover

Lauer, David A.; Pentak, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0534625592 ISBN 13: 9780534625597

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2004

Synopsis

DESIGN BASICS is a popular introduction to two-dimensional design. Each concept is presented in a full two- or four-page spread, making the text practical and easy for students to refer to while they work. The modular format also gives instructors the utmost flexibility in organizing their course. Visual examples from many periods, peoples, and cultures are provided for all elements and principles of design, and the diversity of illustrations also includes examples from nature and non-art sources, encouraging students to see these principles in the world.

About this title

About the Author:

David A. Lauer is Emeritus Professor of Art at the College of Alameda.

Review:

"The best thing about DESIGN BASICS is the clarity of the writing. The division of topic areas adds to this clarity. For example, most students can understand a complicated concept like the Golden Rectangle after reading this section in the book. The illustrations clearly describe the concepts discussed in the chapters."

"The material is presented in sections that make relatively complex ideas seem pretty easy."

"The DESIGN BASICS book is wonderful--it was a huge help when I designed my curriculum. Whenever a student misses class, I assign them chapters to read out of this book. It is clear and concise. The strengths of DESIGN BASICS are the voice that it is written in- clear, unpretentious. In places it is lyrically written."

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0534625592
• ISBN 13: 9780534625597
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 288