Meggs' History of Graphic Design (Seventh Edition)

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Synopsis
Graphic designers must have a thorough understanding of the field’s rich history in order to inspire and inform their work. Meggs’ History of Graphic Design is the industry’s original reference, serving as an essential resource for a generation of professionals, scholars, and students. With over 1,400 high-quality images throughout, this visually stunning text guides you through artistic innovators, breakthrough tools and technologies, and significant artifacts that have pushed the boundaries of graphic design throughout its history. The initial publication of this book was heralded as a landmark, and author Philip B. Meggs is credited with significantly shaping the academic field of graphic design. This new edition foregrounds cultural and social context and elevates diverse voices that are pivotal contributors to the history of graphic design. This seventh edition also covers: Artifacts, methods, designers, and events from pre-history to the twenty-first century Technological advancements in media and design, from the earliest technologies to recent developments A timeline for studying graphic history from multiple viewpoints and culturally diverse approaches Updated ancillary materials, including an instructor’s manual with discussion questions and a guide for transitioning from the previous edition You can’t master a field without knowing its history. Meggs’ History of Graphic Design presents a diverse, visually spectacular history of graphic design for students and professionals. The updates to this edition solidify its continuing legacy as a must-have in any contemporary graphic design library.
Copyright:
2026

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
538 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781119743293
Publisher:
Wiley
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture
Submitted By:
Daproim Africa
Proofread By:
Daproim Africa
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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