Book
Meggs' history of graphic design / Philip B. Meggs, Alston W. Purvis.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781118772058
- ISBN: 1118772059
- Physical Description: x, 680 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), facsimiles, portraits ; 29 cm
- Edition: Sixth edition.
- Publisher: Hoboken : Wiley, [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Revised edition of: A history of graphic design. ©1998. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 623-655) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1. The invention of writing -- 2. Alphabets -- 3. The Asian contribution -- 4. Illuminated manuscripts -- 5. Printing comes to Europe -- 6. The German illustrated book -- 7. Renaissance graphic design -- 8. An epoch of typographic genius -- 9. Graphic design and the industrial revolution -- 10. The arts and crafts movement and its heritage -- 11. Art nouveau -- 12. The genesis of twentieth-century design -- 13. The influence of modern art -- 14. Pictorial modernism -- 15. A new language of form -- 16. The Bauhaus and the new typography -- 17. The modern movement in America -- 18. The international typographic style -- 19. The New York school -- 20. Corporate identity and visual systems -- 21. The conceptual image -- 22. Postmodern design -- 23. National visions within a global dialogue -- 24. The digital revolution and beyond. |
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| Subject: | Graphic design (Typography) > History. Book design > History. |
Available copies
- 2 of 2 copies available at Emily Carr University of Art + Design.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
Other Formats and Editions
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Carr University of Art + Design | Z246 .M43 2016 (Text) | 30230481 | Book | Volume hold | Available | - | ||
| Emily Carr University of Art + Design | Z246 .M43 2016 (Text) | 30229808 | Book | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"In addition to classic topics such as the invention of writing and alphabets, the origins of printing and typography, and postmodern design, the new Fifth Edition presents new information on current trends and technologies sweeping the graphic design landscape, such as the web, multimedia, interactive design, and private presses, ..."--Book jacket. - WILEY
The bestselling graphic design reference, updated for the digital ageMeggs' History of Graphic Design is the industry's unparalleled, award-winning reference. With over 1,400 high-quality images throughout, this visually stunning text guides you through a saga of artistic innovators, breakthrough technologies, and groundbreaking developments that define the graphic design field. The initial publication of this book was heralded as a publishing landmark, and author Philip B. Meggs is credited with significantly shaping the academic field of graphic design.
Meggs presents compelling, comprehensive information enclosed in an exquisite visual format. The text includes classic topics such as the invention of writing and alphabets, the origins of printing and typography, and the advent of postmodern design. This new sixth edition has also been updated to provide:
- The latest key developments in web, multimedia, and interactive design
- Expanded coverage of design in Asia and the Middle East
- Emerging design trends and technologies
- Timelines framed in a broader historical context to help you better understand the evolution of contemporary graphic design
- Extensive ancillary materials including an instructor's manual, expanded image identification banks, flashcards, and quizzes
You can't master a field without knowing the history. Meggs' History of Graphic Design presents an all-inclusive, visually spectacular arrangement of graphic design knowledge for students and professionals. Learn the milestones, developments, and pioneers of the trade so that you can shape the future.
