Author: Mark Wigan Publisher: AVA Publishing ISBN: 2940373906 Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 291
Book Description
A revealing guide to the numerous terms associated with the art of illustration. The book has been designed for art students, aspiring and professional illustrators and all those interested in this constantly evolving discipline.--Publisher.
Author: Gavin Ambrose Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 2940439818 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 306
Book Description
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: 1350035270 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 290
Book Description
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: AVA Publishing ISBN: 294037354X Category : Architecture Languages : en Pages : 291
Book Description
The Visual Dictionary of Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of architecture. Over 250 architectural terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary architecture. The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage, modern terminology and a wide variety of practical terms, movements and styles.
Author: DK Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd ISBN: 0241755085 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Learning new words is now easier for children aged 7+ with the Children’s Visual Dictionary. Clear, simple illustrations depict words and phrases in a visual context for easy learning. The terms are arranged in themed sections that cover practical, everyday topics – such as city life, sports, construction, farming, or visiting a bakery. Helpful cross-references allow children to look up other related terms quickly. The meanings of more than 9,000 words and phrases are shown in a crystal clear way in this stunning dictionary for young readers. Children aged 7+ will find it easy to understand challenging terms and build their English vocabulary.
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil Publisher: ISBN: Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 904
Book Description
One of the most extraordinary reference titles ever produced is now available in paperback!Since its publication in 1992, The Macmillan Visual Dictionary has been heralded as the most innovative and graphically stunning reference work of its kind. And this remarkable volume certainly merits the praise: it provides full-color visual definitions of nearly everything. Want to know the difference between curly endive and curled kale? Curious about the distinguishing features of various judo holds and throws? Wondering what each and every feature of a Gothic cathedral is called? The answers to these and thousands of other questions are at your fingertips. The Macmillan Visual Dictionary identifies more than 25,000 terms with more than 3,500 full-color illustrations covering 600 subjects. Ranging from Astronomy and Geography to Combat Sports and Communications, from the Vegetable and Animal Kingdoms to Human Beings and Symbols, and from Architecture and House Furniture to Maritime Transport and Energy, the book's 28 chapters provide truly exhaustive coverage of the world as we know it. A usage guide, detailed table of contents, and extensive index allow for easy referencing. As ideal for the family reference library as for the casual browser trying to identify that "whatchamacallit", the compact paperback edition of The Macmillan Visual Dictionary will continue to set the standard in reference works.
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil Publisher: Merriam-Webster ISBN: Category : Reference Languages : en Pages : 968
Book Description
Incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions, and 6,000 full-color illustrations, plus seventeen chapters on a wide variety of subjects.
Author: Philip Wilkinson Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) ISBN: 9780789447111 Category : Religions Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In an easy-to-follow, accessible reference format, this book uses over 700 full-color illustrations and clear text to explain, identify, and compare the major religions of the world from Zoroastrianism and ancient Egyptian rituals to Hinduism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.
Author: David West Reynolds Publisher: Dk Pub ISBN: 0789434814 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 64
Book Description
Annotated photographs and movie stills describe every important feature of the characters, creatures, costumes, droids, weapons, and equipment in the Star Wars trilogy
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