Graphic Design

Anna Gerber, Christopher Mount

ISBN 10: 140812002X / ISBN 13: 9781408120026

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2010

About this Item

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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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Graphic Design
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 140812002X
• ISBN 13: 9781408120026
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This is a comprehensive introduction not only to the world 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 designers, 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.

About the Author

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.