The Visual Dictionary Of Typography

Author : Gavin Ambrose
Publisher : AVA Publishing
ISBN 13 : 2940411182
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Typography written by Gavin Ambrose and published by AVA Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arranged alphabetically from abstraction to x-height and blackletter to widow, each term is explained and contextualised with illustrations.

Author : Gavin Ambrose
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350035270
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design written by Gavin Ambrose and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms used within graphic design and associated disciplines. Over 250 terms are explained and contextualized, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary graphic design. The dictionary covers traditional practice and process terms as well as modern terminology. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, such as Perfect binding, Deboss and Strikethrough, as well as movements and styles including Surrealism, Psychadelia and Postmodernism.

Author : Gavin Ambrose
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350034509
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press and Production written by Gavin Ambrose and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press & Production is a concise and comprehensive introduction to the world of print and production. Containing textual and visual defintitions for over 250 pre-press and production terms, this book is an invaluable reference tool for all students and practitioners of graphic design, typography, illustration and visual communication subjects. From practical terms such as Accents, Bitmap and Color calibration, to styles and finishes such as Canadian and half-Canadian, Perfect Bound and TCF (Totally Chlorine Free), this book contains both modern terminology and the traditional terms still in current usage.

Author : Gavin Ambrose
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 2940439524
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Typography written by Gavin Ambrose and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Visual Dictionary of Typography is a guide to the many and varied terms used within typography. Arranged alphabetically from abstraction to x-height and blackletter to widow, each term is explained and contextualized with illustrations. More than 250 typographical terms are included. From practical terms such as accents, bitmap and classification to movements and styles such as constructivism, De Stijl, modernism and Swiss typography, this book contains both modern terminology and traditional terms still in current usage. The Visual Dictionary of Typography is an easy-to-use reference that will prove invaluable to anyone interested in typography and graphic design.

Author : Sean Adams
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1683350022
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Designer's Dictionary of Color written by Sean Adams and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2017-04-11 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the cultural, historical, and social meanings of twenty-seven colors, plus examples of successful usage of each as well as options for palette variations. The Designer’s Dictionary of Color provides an in-depth look at twenty-seven colors key to art and graphic design. Organized by spectrum, in color-by-color sections for easy navigation, this book documents each hue with charts showing color range and palette variations. Chapters detail each color’s creative history and cultural associations, with examples of color use that extend from the artistic to the utilitarian—whether the turquoise on a Reid Miles album cover or the avocado paint job on a 1970s Dodge station wagon. A practical and inspirational resource for designers and students alike, The Designer’s Dictionary of Color opens up the world of color for all those who seek to harness its incredible power.

Author : Gavin Ambrose
Publisher : AVA Publishing
ISBN 13 : 2940373612
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design written by Gavin Ambrose and published by AVA Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-29 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From A-line to yukata, from batik to yoke, "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion" explores and explains the many terms used in the fashion industry. Each term is defined and put in context to give the reader a clear understanding of fashion terminology. More than 270 common fashion terms are explained and illustrated, from practical day-to-day words such as lapel, pattern, and crewelwork to conceptual terms such as postmodernism. "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion" is like having a personal translator for rag-trade shop talk. * More than 270 entries in visual format * Clear, concise sourcebook * Handy take-along format.

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Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Everyday Things written by and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 1991 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Text, exploded view photographs, and labels reveal everyday objects and their parts, including the telephone, camera, and bicycle.

Author : David Präkel
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000212858
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Photography written by David Präkel and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Visual Dictionary of Photography provides clear definitions of key terms and concepts, backed up by hundreds of illustrative examples. Covering practical terms, it deals with the terminology of both digital and traditional photography. David Präkel has produced an invaluable resource for anyone interested in photography, lens-based media and related visual arts. This book serves not only to explain terms and words but also acts as a source of inspiration, encouraging exploration through understanding.Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary photography.The dictionary covers analogue terms still in current usage as well as modern digital terminology such as Raw format and High dynamic range. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, including ISO speed, Backlighting and Noise, as well as conceptual terms and photographic styles, ranging from Photojournalism to Distortion.

Author : John E. Stanchak
Publisher : DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of the Civil War written by John E. Stanchak and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Here is a new kind of dictionary - one that is packed with full-color photographs, plus thousands of terms and historical facts from the Civil War." "The Visual Dictionary of the Civil War gives you access to the specialized vocabulary of historians and Civil War buffs in a way that is clear, informative, and easy to understand." "If you know what a particular uniform or rifle or cannon looks like but don't know its name, simply look at the labels around the illustrations. And if you know a term but don't know exactly what it refers to, the index directs you to the illustrations that show you just what you are looking for."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Gavin Ambrose
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 294041176X
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Fundamentals of Typography written by Gavin Ambrose and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-08-31 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the fundamental principles of typographic theory and practice. This title offers an essential guide to the subject of typography and its role within graphic design.