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Design Literacy [Paperback]

Steven Heller (Author)
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"Art libraries, especially libraries of graphic artists, should include both Design Literacy and Design Literacy (continued). Besides learning about the aesthetics of graphic art, artists as a whole will learn how much influence one image can impart."
(Laura Durnell, Chicago Artists' News )

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A sequel to its popular forerunner, this edition casts the net even further in examining the reasons and history behind various objects of design that have had a significant impact on our culture. The objects discussed range from the vintage posters that promoted concerts and fairs during the 1930s to a Rolling Stones' CD cover from the 1990s. This volume also investigates larger movements and phenomena, including Norman Rockwell's affect on Americana and Cartoon Network's hold on children. Like the first volume, this is an eclectic look at how, why, and if graphic design, in the broadest sense, works as an influence on the public eye. Designers, students, and anyone interested in the history and dynamics of graphics as art and craft will find this an engaging and instructive read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Certainly worthy reading material, Jun 10 2001
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"costawest" (Saint Paul, MI) - See all my reviews
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Good reading material particularly for serious graphic designers interested in expanding the role of graphic design in today's market place. Heller's accesible prose works for me again
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended reading for graphic design students., Mar 3 2000
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Steven Heller's Design Literacy Continued is an ongoing survey of graphic design concepts, and examines how graphic design works and impacts the broader culture. Objects which serve as the focus on graphic design concepts and changes are grouped into collective themes and rang from Zap comics to art deco and typographic examples.
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5.0 out of 5 stars it's a design reader, it's a history lesson..., Mar 2 2000
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Kathleen R. Weller "wellerwishes.com, kathywe... (Cambridge, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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...that challenges and inspires the reader. This book is completely engaging -you won't put it down. It is a book of essays on graphic designs and illustrations (in varied mediums and medias) that have made an impact on our culture and our world for better or worse. I now must read every other Steven Heller book in print!
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