The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of Graphic Design and Designers

World of Art

by Alan Livingston, Isabella Livingston

From pre-industrial printing presses and medieval typography to computer graphics and avant-garde stylistic developments, a wealth of entries elucidate technical terms and detail movements, media, advertising, corporate identity, posters, packaging, and magazine and book design, placing graphic design in the wider context of the history of fine art and illustration. The personalities, motivations and achievements of all the most innovative figures in the field are fully outlined, including the leading exponents of contemporary graphic design. The illustrations give a stunning visual record, while the text incorporates extensive cross-referencing, full bibliography and a chronological chart outlining the relationship between movements, technology and designers. 445 illus., 59 in color

Genres: Design, Reference, Nonfiction, Art

215 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1992

Reviews

[Tina Rose]

A nice reference book to have on hand in the art classroom or even just at a personal studio. I wouldn't say that I read the book: it is a dictionary. I have used it often as a reference though.

[Alhamdamar Mudafiq]

this, is the first dictionary I have finished the reading from A to Z sequentially 👏🏼
have enjoyed the reading along with safari for further information about the works of designers—either a person, company, group or studio on the list

[Joshua]

Very informative and useful

[Mills College Library]

741.603 L786 2012