The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration

The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration
Author: Johann Georg Heck
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Total Pages: 616
Release: 1979
Genre: Art
ISBN:

A treasure trove of almost 12,000 detailed engravings, copyright-free and clearly reproducible, The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration is a marvel of a collection culled from the worlds of science, history, geography, mythology, art, architecture, and more. Fully referenced, this volume is both an inspiration and a practical sourcebook for designers and artists. It also serves as a visual feast for admirers and collectors of old engravings, and stands as a tribute to the mid-nineteenth century artisans who created the original plates on which this book is based.

Bilder Atlas

Bilder Atlas
Author: Johann Georg Heck
Publisher: Art Stock
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN: 9782914199186

"The 500 plates presented here were first published in 1844 by Brockhaus in Leipzig. Robert Garrigue of New York published the first English edition in 1851 entitled Iconographic Encyclopedia of Science, Literature and Art. Since that time this unique compendium has become a standard of illustration worldwide. The book has been published in numerous editions and has been sold millions of copies around the world. The present issue is the first in hardcover in many years, with all plates carefully restored. Never before have the plates about sciences, arts, daily life, culture and war, nature and history, costumes and behavior have been printed so precisely and legibly."

American Graphic Design

American Graphic Design
Author: Ellen M. Thomson
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 304
Release: 1992-10-23
Genre: Art
ISBN:

Graphic design is broadly interpreted in this annotated topical bibliography, covering both scholarly and applied literature focusing on graphics printed commercially for mass consumption in the United States from colonial times to the present. Materials extend from historical studies of design to textbooks and manuals of professional practice to theoretical works relating to design drawn from disciplines such as psychology and communication theory. The 1100 entries include reference sources, books, periodical articles, catalogs, films, and electronic data. Among the topics covered are general reference, design theory and history, education and career guides, professional practice, production and layout, typography, calligraphy, color reproduction, caricature, and photo illustrations as well as applications in advertising, publication design, corporate identity programs, information graphics, package design, posters and signs. Literature on computer technology as used in desktop publishing and computer graphics is also included. Appendixes provide annotated listings of almost 200 relevant annuals and serials as well as a directory of associations and organizations in the field. Access to titles, authors, and a finer breakdown of subjects is facilitated by thorough indexing. This work should be a valuable resource for professional designers, scholars and students of design, and librarians interested in collection development.