The Visual Dictionary of Illustration

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.

The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press and Production

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.

The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design

Author: Gavin Ambrose
Publisher: AVA Publishing
ISBN: 2940373434
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 291

Book Description
From abstract to Zeitgeist, Bauhaus to Pluralism, via channels and rococo, this title is a straight-talking guide to the many and varied terms used frequently within the realms of art and design, proving an invaluable resource to anyone studying or simply just interested in art and design.

The Visual Dictionary of Architecture

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.

The Visual Dictionary of Photography

Author: David Präkel
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000212858
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
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.

The Firefly Mini Spanish/English Visual Dictionary

Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781554071920
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Personal adornment and articles.

The Visual Dictionary of Sex

Author: Eric J. Trimmer
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780894790065
Category : Sex
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description

Star Trek the Visual Dictionary

Author: Paul Ruditis
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9781409323419
Category : Science fiction television programs
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Boldly go where no Trekkie has gone beforeStar Trek the Visual Dictionary is the final frontier. Charting each and every one of the the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its mission: to explore everything Star Trek, strange new worlds (and old ones), to seek out every character, ship and series, to boldly go where no book has gone before.Covering all five live-action television series, with full coverage of favourite characters such as Spock, Bones, Scotty and Uhura, and full-colour pictures of ships that would make James T. Kirk proud, this is the ultimate guide toStar Trekfor any Trekkie.Don't be a Vulcan - live long and prosper with Star Trek the Visual Dictionary.

Merriam-Webster's Visual Dictionary

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.

The Macmillan Visual Dictionary

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.