Visual Dictionaries
5 total works
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.
The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press and Production
by Gavin Ambrose and Paul Harris
Published 1 January 2010
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
by Gavin Ambrose and Mr Paul Harris
Published 4 December 2006
A straight talking guide to the many and varied terms used within the realms of art and design. An invaluable resource to anyone studying or simply just interested in art and design. Each term is explained and contextualized, myths surrounding some of these terms are dispelled using varied illustration techniques, creating an eclectic, useful, and entertaining book.
This book is a guide to the many and varied terms used frequently within architecture. From Column to Cornice, Skyscraper to Ha-Ha, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in architecture. Each term is explained and contextualised, giving the reader an enhanced understanding of architectural terminology. More than 270 common architecture terms are distilled and illustrated. From practical terms such as Vaulted, Spire and Cladding to conceptual terms such as Modernism and Postmodernism, including modern terminology and many of the traditional terms still in current usage. "The Visual Dictionary of Architecture" is produced in collaboration with a leading London architectural practice and an architectural historian.
This book is a guide to the many and varied terms used frequently within the fashion industry. From Accent to Yoke, Baby Doll to Zeitgeist, this book will prove an invaluable resource to anyone interested in fashion. Each term is explained and contextualised, giving the reader an enhanced understanding of fashion terminology. More than 250 common fashion terms are distilled and illustrated. From practical terms such as Lapel, Pattern and Crinoline Work to conceptual terms such as Minimalism and Kitsch, this book contains both modern terminology and the traditional terms still in current usage. "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design" is produced in collaboration with a prestigious British fashion house.