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Graphic Style: From Victorian to Digital

by Steven Heller

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The book to consult for an overview of graphic design styles from the industrial era onward. A quick appreciation of every significant trend from Art Nouveau to Neo-Modern. Now, in an expanded edition with over 700 illustrations, this essential design compendium takes us up to the present day. A new section on the digital era covers everything from typocentric design to the impact of club culture and the Internet.

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When Graphic Style first appeared in 1988, it quickly won recognition as the book to consult for a visual overview of graphic design styles through the ages. Now this essential design compendium has been updated with a brand new section on the digital age, covering all the developments of the past 12 years from typocentric design to the impact of the Internet. Anyone who wants to know more about Dutch Art Deco or Italian Art Nouveau, or any of the other graphic styles of the 20th century, should turn to this book, with its more than 700 brilliantly selected illustrations and insightful text.

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design teacher, September 21, 2009 (view all comments by design teacher)
This is a great overview of the significant design styles from 1850 to now. Great illustrations and concise writing. Just wish it was available!
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780810929845
Subtitle:
From Victorian to Digital
Author:
Heller, Steven
Author:
Chwast, Seymour
Publisher:
ABRAMS
Location:
New York
Subject:
History
Subject:
History, modern
Subject:
Graphic Arts
Subject:
Design - General
Subject:
Commercial art
Subject:
Graphic Arts - General
Subject:
History - Modern (Late 19th Century to 1945)
Subject:
General
Subject:
Graphic arts -- History -- 20th century.
Subject:
Commercial art -- History -- 19th century.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
1509
Publication Date:
March 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
263
Dimensions:
1159x886x68 215

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