Design LanguageBrynmorgen Press, 2006 - Art appreciation Design Language brings fresh insight to students and practicing designers by examining the words they use. This compact volume presents 100 keywords with background, etymology and commentary. Whether the word is as familiar as edge or perhaps new to you, like synesthesia, you'll find yourself moving easily from one entry to the next, intrigued by the rich layers of meaning you discover. Teachers of design will appreciate the brief, clear, and inclusive presentation. The dynamic layout invites notation, making the book a starting point for personal vocabulary, both visual and literal. The sewn binding is tough enough for years of studio use, and the compact size will fit into a toolbox or pocket. Design Language understands that a book can't teach design. Instead, it helps people learn design, by using vocabulary to explore style, form, and composition. |
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Abby Johnston abstract art acrylic paint aesthetic Alan Magee Alan Perry Albert Paley Artist unknown United B.A. King balance beautiful boundaries Bowl Bruno Munari Ceramic color composition compressed contour contrast copper create Density Design Language dialogue diameter Dominance edge effect elegant elements function gesture Greek grid harmony Harvard University Hayne Bayless Herman Miller hierarchy human Ink on paper instance integrity Intersection interval intuitive invented Jenny Mendes John Cage John McCreight June Fitzpatrick Gallery K. B. Pilcher Latin Leonard Baskin Lissa Hunter Maker unknown Mexico Maker unknown United Melissa Sweet movement organic ornament Pablo Picasso pattern Peabody Museum photo by Abby photo by K. B. photo courtesy Photograph physical proximity refers relationship result rhythm sense shape space specific Steel structure stylized surface Surreal symmetry tall term texture things thread three-dimensional tion Tom Hall Tom Joyce two-dimensional unity viewer visual arts visual weight