- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Harcourt; 5th Revised edition edition (Jun 14 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0155083775
- ISBN-13: 978-0155083776
- Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.3 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 816 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #877,551 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The best thing about DESIGN BASICS is the clarity of the writing. The division of topic areas adds to this clarity. For example, most students can understand a complicated concept like the Golden Rectangle after reading this section in the book. The illustrations clearly describe the concepts discussed in the chapters."
"The material is presented in sections that make relatively complex ideas seem pretty easy."
"The DESIGN BASICS book is wonderful--it was a huge help when I designed my curriculum. Whenever a student misses class, I assign them chapters to read out of this book. It is clear and concise. The strengths of DESIGN BASICS are the voice that it is written in- clear, unpretentious. In places it is lyrically written." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
"The material is presented in sections that make relatively complex ideas seem pretty easy."
"The DESIGN BASICS book is wonderful--it was a huge help when I designed my curriculum. Whenever a student misses class, I assign them chapters to read out of this book. It is clear and concise. The strengths of DESIGN BASICS are the voice that it is written in- clear, unpretentious. In places it is lyrically written." --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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DESIGN BASICS IS A POPULAR INTRODUCTION TO TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN. EACH CONCEPT IS PRESENTED IN A FULL TWO-PAGE SPREAD, MAKING THE TEXT PRACTICAL AND EASY FOR STUDENTS TO REFER TO WHILE THEY WORK. VISUAL EXAMPLES FROM MANY PERIODS AND CULTURES ARE PROVIDED FOR ALL ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A wonderful book for hs seniors and college freshmen,
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This review is from: Design Basics (Paperback)
this book is the foundation for understanding composition, but it is no substitute for continued research in art and art theory...this book is a superb starting point...if you're in high school i suggest starting your reading in art with this...if you are in high school and you have already read this...then GOOD, you're going to need to continue reading, and start by rereading this...if you're a freshman in college, read this and goto the library and check out every book you can by an artist that you enjoy and read what they have written about their art and other peoples art...and in the meantime read this book...another hint, write down the name of every book you hear mentioned in any art text that you think might interest you, hell write all of them down...and then read those books...and keep reading...read read read, and when you're not reading, work on your own art or whatever you want to call it...and do not neglect your other classes, ie english 101, math 101, sciences, history, etc...those classes are just as important as any art class you will ever take...we're all students for the rest of our lives (it's just that some people prefer the term "artist" avoid them if you can...) and we'll keep learning for the rest of our lives...so get used to reading...and get used to taking criticism about your work..
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clearly written, well-illustrated book. Very useful!,
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Design Basics is well organized, the chapters are clearly written, and the graphics illustrate the text very effectively. This is the best general introduction to graphic design that I've seen.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent. Concise, in an easy-to-read format.,
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This review is from: Design Basics (Paperback)
The best review of basic design principles I've seen -- especially helpful to artists studying composition.
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