The language of graphic design
Subtitle: an illustrated handbook for understanding fundamental design principles
By: Richard Poulin
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Beverly, Mass
Language: eng
Number of pages: 287
ISBN-13: 9781592536764
Subjects: Design; Graphic arts
Other titles: Illustrated handbook for understanding fundamental design principles
Description: 'The Language of Graphic Design' provides graphic design students and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental elements and principles of their language, what they are, why they are important and how to use them effectively.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-274) and index.
Table of contents: title: Point; title: Line; title: Shape; title: Form; title: Light; title: Color; title: Texture; title: Scale; title: Movement; title: Space; title: Balance; title: Symmetry; title: Asymmetry; title: Tension; title: Closure; title: Expression; title: Abstraction; title: Tone; title: Contrast; title: Figure ground; title: Frame; title: Proportion; title: Image; title: Pattern; title: Typography; title: Grid.