Basics Illustration 03: Text and Image explores the basic function of illustration: the interpretation of words into pictures and the interplay of text and image as two forms of visual representation.The basic principles of graphic communication are introduced through case studies and examples in which the relationships between illustration and text are analysed and explored.The book features a wide range of work demonstrating diverse visual languages, ideas, techniques and skills. It also examines the production of artefacts, for example, artists' books, graphic novels, posters and handmade typography, stencils, graffiti, and fonts designed by illustrators
Introduction How to Get the Most out of this Book 1. The Elucidators Defining Illustration A Rigorous Discipline A Personal Visual Language Mapping Connections and Directions A Subjective History of Illustration Type Play Projects 2. Interpretation Amplifying the Text Author/Illustrator The Visual Journalist Book Art Narrative Illustration Projects 3. Text, Images, Ideas and Messages Editorial Illustration Conceptual Image-making Persuasive Image-making To Instruct and Inform Text as Image and Image as Text Letterform Projects 4. A Myriad of Platforms Poster Design Magazines Installation and Interventions Book Jackets Text in Motion Visual Impact Projects 5. Illustrative Text Magical Letterforms Handcrafted type Sampling and Mixing Typographic Poetry Handmade Type Projects 6. Graphic Art Zeitgeist Sound and Vision Image, Music and Text Club Flyers Zeitgeist Projects Conclusion Glossary Illustration Dialogues Reference Material Influential Posters and Record Sleeves Contacts Acknowledgements and Picture Credits
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