Illustration A Visual History

Author: Steven Heller

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Price : $78.00 NZD
ISBN : 9780810972841
Publisher : ABRAMS
Imprint : Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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Weight (g) : 1.52
Publication date : 01 October 2008
Produced in : United States
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Author : Steven Heller
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Bind : Hardback
Edition : 8-Nov
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Pages : 365
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Illustrations : 365 colour, 235 b&w images
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Description

Illustration has long been a significant popular art - and is often more visible, recognizable and memorable than 'higher' arts. Editorial and advertising illustration in all its many forms is integral to our understanding of news, views, literature and commerce. This book presents history of the art of illustration.

Author description

Steven Heller is one of the world's leading authorities on graphic design. He is an author, art director, educator and editor, with a remarkable record of accomplishments in all of these fields. Seymour Chwast is a graphic designer, author and founder of Push Pin Studios, one of the most influential design firms of the post-war years.