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Beautiful thing : an introduction to design / Robert Clay.
Publication details: Oxford ; New York, NY : Berg, 2009.Edition: English edDescription: 214 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cmISBN:- 9781847882639 (pbk.) :
- 1847882633 (pbk.) :
- 9781847882646 (cloth)
- 1847882641 (cloth)
- TS171 .C63 2009
Contents:
Review: "Beautiful Thing presents a broad introduction to design theory and practice." "Historical, contextual, philosophical, technical, visual, and practical approaches to Design are often presented separately. But each approach impacts on others and together they are critical to a rounded understanding of Design. Beautiful Thing presents a clear synthesis of these approaches, explaining all the basic concepts and allowing the reader to connect the different elements of Design." "Both lively and accessible, the book takes the reader step by step through the key topics of taste, design evolution, composition, colour, drawing, communication and expression. Superbly illustrated, the book includes a range of detailed design case studies. In addition, theory boxes summarize necessary but complex ideas." "The book will be invaluable as a broad introduction for students of all branches of Design."--BOOK JACKET.
On taste -- Design evolution -- Composition -- Colour -- Drawing, communication and expression.
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American University in Dubai | American University in Dubai | Main Collection | N 72 .I53 C63 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 5145112 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [203]-209) and index.
On taste -- Design evolution -- Composition -- Colour -- Drawing, communication and expression.
"Beautiful Thing presents a broad introduction to design theory and practice." "Historical, contextual, philosophical, technical, visual, and practical approaches to Design are often presented separately. But each approach impacts on others and together they are critical to a rounded understanding of Design. Beautiful Thing presents a clear synthesis of these approaches, explaining all the basic concepts and allowing the reader to connect the different elements of Design." "Both lively and accessible, the book takes the reader step by step through the key topics of taste, design evolution, composition, colour, drawing, communication and expression. Superbly illustrated, the book includes a range of detailed design case studies. In addition, theory boxes summarize necessary but complex ideas." "The book will be invaluable as a broad introduction for students of all branches of Design."--BOOK JACKET.
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