Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Illustration written by Mark Wigan and published by AVA Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-18 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Pre press and Production written by Gavin Ambrose and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2010-07-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Macmillan Visual Dictionary written by Jean-Claude Corbeil and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 904 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most extraordinary reference titles ever produced is now available in paperback!Since its publication in 1992, The Macmillan Visual Dictionary has been heralded as the most innovative and graphically stunning reference work of its kind. And this remarkable volume certainly merits the praise: it provides full-color visual definitions of nearly everything. Want to know the difference between curly endive and curled kale? Curious about the distinguishing features of various judo holds and throws? Wondering what each and every feature of a Gothic cathedral is called? The answers to these and thousands of other questions are at your fingertips. The Macmillan Visual Dictionary identifies more than 25,000 terms with more than 3,500 full-color illustrations covering 600 subjects. Ranging from Astronomy and Geography to Combat Sports and Communications, from the Vegetable and Animal Kingdoms to Human Beings and Symbols, and from Architecture and House Furniture to Maritime Transport and Energy, the book's 28 chapters provide truly exhaustive coverage of the world as we know it. A usage guide, detailed table of contents, and extensive index allow for easy referencing. As ideal for the family reference library as for the casual browser trying to identify that "whatchamacallit", the compact paperback edition of The Macmillan Visual Dictionary will continue to set the standard in reference works.
Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design written by Gavin Ambrose and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-10 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Firefly Mini Spanish English Visual Dictionary written by Jean-Claude Corbeil and published by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Personal adornment and articles.
Download or read book A Visual Dictionary of Architecture written by Francis D. K. Ching and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Illustration written by Mark Wigan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Visual Dictionary of Illustration is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of illustration. Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by examples taken from traditional and contemporary illustration. The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage as well as modern terminology such as Raster and Punk. It also includes a wide variety of practical terms, such as Collage, Woodcut and Storyboard, as well as movements and styles including Dada, Surrealism, and Romanticism.
Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Fashion Design written by Gavin Ambrose and published by AVA Publishing. This book was released on 2007-11-29 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From A-line to yukata, from batik to yoke, "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion" explores and explains the many terms used in the fashion industry. Each term is defined and put in context to give the reader a clear understanding of fashion terminology. More than 270 common fashion terms are explained and illustrated, from practical day-to-day words such as lapel, pattern, and crewelwork to conceptual terms such as postmodernism. "The Visual Dictionary of Fashion" is like having a personal translator for rag-trade shop talk. * More than 270 entries in visual format * Clear, concise sourcebook * Handy take-along format.
Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Architecture written by Gavin Ambrose and published by AVA Publishing. This book was released on 2008-02-05 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Visual Dictionary of Architecture is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms associated with, and used within, the field of architecture. Over 250 architectural terms are explained and contextualised, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary architecture. The dictionary covers traditional terms still in current usage, modern terminology and a wide variety of practical terms, movements and styles.
Download or read book The Children s Visual Dictionary written by Jane Bunting and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a thematic dictionary designed to help beginner readers and to enable young children to learn new words and phrases, name the parts of objects, and explore language through a collection of picture definitions.
Download or read book The Dictionary of 20th Century British Book Illustrators written by Alan Horne and published by Acc Art Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive reference companion volume to Dictionary British 19th Century Book Illustrators contains information on some 1000 British illustrators.
Download or read book Star Wars written by David West Reynolds and published by Dk Pub. This book was released on 1998 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotated photographs and movie stills describe every important feature of the characters, creatures, costumes, droids, weapons, and equipment in the Star Wars trilogy
Download or read book Merriam Webster s Visual Dictionary written by Jean-Claude Corbeil and published by Merriam-Webster. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 25,000 terms and their definitions with 8,000 full-color illustrations of a wide variety of objects from all aspects of life.
Download or read book Doctor Who written by Jacqueline Rayner and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to one of the most popular series in television history, this dictionary reveals the secrets of the mysterious time lord known only as the Doctor. A must-have for fans, the book covers the Doctor's enemies, gadgets, and his faithful companions. Full color.
Download or read book The Visual Dictionary of Pre press and Production written by Gavin Ambrose and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Richard Scarry s Best Picture Dictionary Ever written by Richard Scarry and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1998-06-22 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A visual and fun-filled dictionary from the one and only, Richard Scarry! Richard Scarry brings his classic style and beloved characters to this adventurous picture dictionary—now celebrating its 50th anniversary! With over 2,500 words and featuring over 1,000 pictures, young readers are in for hours of fun, learning, and busy discovery in this classic picture book.
Download or read book The Firefly French English Visual Dictionary written by Jean Claude Corbeil and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: French is the second most commonly taught foreign language in American schools.
