A documentary history of graphic design, tracing its development from the poster, to magazines, to electronic media; discussing the impact of technological innovations on the art form; looking at international developments and leading practitioners in graphic design during the 1990s; and including over eight hundred illustrations.
M.C. Escher is not a surrealist drawing us into his dream world, but an architect of perfectly impossible worlds who presents the structurally unthinkable as though it were a law of nature. The resulting dimensional and perspectival illusions bring us into confrontation with the limitations of our sensory perception.
Examines the fantasy art of Roger and Martyn Dean, with photographs and illustrations, covering their extension of their painting and illustrations into habitats, buildings, furniture, and theatrical set design for musical productions.
Offers an overview of the field, the employment outlook, the educational requirements necessary to successfully find work in the field, and advice on how to compile a portfolio.