a theoretical and contextual perspective Male, Alan creator author. text bibliography enk 2024 Third edition. monographic eng

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ix, 250 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 27 cm. "Alan Male's Illustration is a classic in the field. Bringing together theory, context and issues around conceptual understanding, the book is a perfect companion for illustration students around the world. Hundreds of images from a wide variety of contemporary illustrators explore how successful creators work with depth of knowledge and understanding of their subjects. By looking across examples from around the world, readers gain an understanding of: - Visual metaphors - Storytelling and narrative - Truth and documentation - Identity and persuasion - Briefs and development New for this edition is 'Illustrator as Author and Polymath', a chapter which explores the mix of skills that illustrators need beyond a strong visual style - they must be problem-solvers, visual thinkers, researchers and communicators. It also reveals how image creators from the world of illustration, visual communication and fine art can illuminate and present exciting and original concepts and ideas related to everything that is current, in the past and in the future"-- Being an illustrator -- The nature of imagery -- The role of illustration -- The illustrator as author and polymath. Alan Male. Includes bibliographical references and index. Graphic arts Commercial art Graphic design (Typography) NC997 .M246 2024 741.6 M293i Male, Alan. New York City : Bloomsbury, 2024 3. (DLC) 2023008144 9781350283534 2023008143 DLC 230918 20260216163515.0 23320375 eng