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Graphic Design History

Johanna Drucker author Emily McVarish author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pearson Education (US)

Published:17th May '12

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A Fresh Look at the History of Graphic Design

Graphic Design History, 2nd edition is a critical approach to the history of graphic design. Organized chronologically, the book demonstrates the connection to the current practices of graphic arts, visual expression, and design with its engaging narrative and special features.

With new images, chapter revisions, and features like Tools of the Trade, the authors stay true to connecting what designers do every day to a history of innovative graphic forms and effects. Instructor PowerPoints featuring nearly all of the images from the text make class preparation easier than ever with this new edition.

A better teaching and learning experience

This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience– for you and your students. Here’s how:

  • Improve Critical Thinking — Chapters are framed by critical issues and historical themes so that students can fully grasp an understanding of the history of graphic design.
  • Engage Students — Timelines and images with detailed captions easily highlight relevant information for students.
  • Support Instructors — high resolution PowerPoint are available for this text.
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Good typeface choices and settings. It never feels text-heavy, so it visually makes for a non-threatening read, which is important for today's students. The use of the red text within each chapter helps to emphasis important concepts. The use of the timeline and list of tools at the end of each chapter is very good in placing graphic design within the larger context of human history. - John Luttropp, Montclair State University An excellent critical overview. Somewhat inclined toward sweeping generalizations, but a refreshing re-calibration of graphic design history texts. - Peter Hall, University of Texas at Austin Thorough, easy reading, it's almost like reading a "novel" it's so fascinating. The author's love for the subject matter shines through. - Grace Fowler, Palomar College

ISBN: 9780205219469

Dimensions: 276mm x 213mm x 20mm

Weight: 920g

416 pages

2nd edition