The Visual Dictionary of Illustration

The Visual Dictionary of Illustration
Author: Mark Wigan
Publisher: AVA Publishing
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2009-06-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 2940373906

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

The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press and Production
Author: Gavin Ambrose
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2010-07-05
Genre: Design
ISBN: 2940439818

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

The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design
Author: Gavin Ambrose
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2019-01-10
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1350035270

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.

A Visual Dictionary of Architecture

A Visual Dictionary of Architecture
Author: Francis D. K. Ching
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2011-09-06
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0470648856

The classic, bestselling reference on architecture now revised and expanded! An essential one-volume reference of architectural topics using Francis D.K. Ching's signature presentation. It is the only dictionary that provides concise, accurate definitions illustrated with finely detailed, hand-rendered drawings. From Arch to Wood, every concept, technology, material and detail important to architects and designers are presented in Ching's unique style. Combining text and drawing, each term is given a minimum double-page spread on large format trim size, so that the term can be comprehensively explored, graphically showing relations between concepts and sub-terms A comprehensive index permits the reader to locate any important word in the text. This long-awaited revision brings the latest concepts and technology of 21st century architecture, design and construction to this classic reference work It is sure to be by the side of and used by any serious architect or designer, students of architecture, interior designers, and those in construction.

Merriam-Webster's Visual Dictionary

Merriam-Webster's Visual Dictionary
Author: Jean-Claude Corbeil
Publisher: Merriam-Webster
Total Pages: 968
Release: 2006
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

Incorporates more than 20,000 words and their definitions, and 6,000 full-color illustrations, plus seventeen chapters on a wide variety of subjects.

Illustrated Dictionary of Religions

Illustrated Dictionary of Religions
Author: Philip Wilkinson
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Religions
ISBN: 9780789447111

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.

Star Wars

Star Wars
Author: David West Reynolds
Publisher: Dk Pub
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1998
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0789434814

Annotated photographs and movie stills describe every important feature of the characters, creatures, costumes, droids, weapons, and equipment in the Star Wars trilogy

The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press and Production

The Visual Dictionary of Pre-press and Production
Author: Gavin Ambrose
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2017-10-05
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1350034509

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.