Graphic Design, Referenced: A Visual Guide to the Language, Applications, and History of Graphic Design
Graphic Design, Referenced is a visual and informational guide to the
most commonly referenced terms, historical moments, landmark projects,
and influential practitioners in the field of graphic design.
With more
than 2,000 design projects illustrating more than 400 entries, it
provides an intense overview of the varied elements that make up the
graphic design profession through a unique set of chapters: “principles"
defines the very basic foundation of what constitutes graphic design to
establish the language, terms, and concepts that govern what we do and
how we do it, covering layout, typography, and printing terms;
“knowledge" explores the most influential sources through which we learn
about graphic design from the educational institutions we attend to the
magazines and books we read; “representatives" gathers the designers
who over the years have proven the most prominent or have steered the
course of graphic design in one way or another; and “practice"
highlights some of the most iconic work produced that not only serve as
examples of best practices, but also illustrate its potential lasting
legacy.
Graphic Design, Referenced serves as a comprehensive source of
information and inspiration by documenting and chronicling the scope of
contemporary graphic design, stemming from the middle of the twentieth
century to today. Read More>
