In its first edition, published in 1983, A History of Graphic Design was recognized by members of the Association of American Publishers as a landmark in publishing history. Now in its fourth edition, this foundational work continues its long-standing tradition of providing a balanced and comprehensive understanding of graphic design.
It features clear, insightful text, interpretive captions, hundreds of full-color illustrations, and the most up-to-date information available. It also includes a chapter on modern typeface design.
This historical survey explores topics such as the invention of writing and alphabets, medieval manuscripts, the origins of printing and typography, Renaissance graphic design, the Arts and Crafts movement, Victorian graphics and Art Nouveau, modern art and its impact on design, visual identity and conceptual imagery, postmodern design, and the computer graphics revolution.
