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From Antiquity to the Present. A comprehensive, award-winning study of how visual communication has shaped our perception of the world throughout the ages.
This chronological study traces the evolution of graphic form, from Antiquity through the Middle Ages and up through the age of technology. Each period is explained in detail, from Classical craftsmanship to the changes brought on by the Industrial R... 
Hardcover in dust jacket., tiny bumps to two corner-tips-not bad, echo to certain top fore-corner pages. no other flaws-unused copy.; translated from the french original, english text.; 432pp., 813 illustrations, mostly color.; forewords by ellen lupton, serge lemoine. immense work.; heavy item. 
From Antiquity to the Present. A comprehensive, award-winning study of how visual communication has shaped our perception of the world throughout the ages. 
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Please note that deliveries to addresses in the UK and Europe will be in 4-14 business days. Other countries should refer to Alibris standard times. This chronological study traces the evolution of graphic form, from Antiquity through the Middle Ages and up through the age of technology. Each period is explained in detail, from Classical craftsmanship to the changes brought on by the Industrial Revolution and the modern-day potential of the digital world. As computers now play an integral role in academic and professional environments, virtually everyone makes font choices on a regular basis, rendering typography more relevant than ever before. This thorough, scholarly, and visually-appealing volume combines the history of the letter form— from the invention of printing to the relationship between graphics and totalitarian regimes— with intricate analysis of graphic design and typography, all supported by 850 images with extensive notes and a bibliography. This is an indispensable handbook for understanding our daily visual environment, and essential reading for all graphic arts professionals. ISBN10: 2080305239. 
Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 431 p. Contains: Illustrations. 
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