Chinese Pictograms : The Pictographic Evolution & Graphic Creation of Hanzi Hardback
by SendPoints
Hardback
Description
Offering a concise introduction of the invention and development of Chinese characters the book teases out the glyphic characteristics and rules for creating different calligraphic styles; visualizes the glyphic evolution of 132 commonly used characters and analyses a selection of over 60 outstanding type designs of renowned designers.
It will enable designers to maximize the expression value of Chinese characters in visuals!
Recent years have witnessed a Chinese character design boom, with influential activities popping up one after another across Asia.
Institutions such as The Central Academy of Fine Arts, Just Fonts, 3type, Mojijuku have launched courses for Chinese character design.
Meanwhile, various exhibitions, lectures, seminars, and competitions, online or offline, are popular with young designers.
The innovative use of Chinese characters as main visual elements in design, such as brand identity, logos, books, and posters, enjoys growing trend globally.
On the other hand, the cultural uniqueness of Chinese characters demands a sound understanding of its history from designers.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:240 pages, 554
- Publisher:SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd
- Publication Date:15/07/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9789887928492
Information
-
Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:240 pages, 554
- Publisher:SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd
- Publication Date:15/07/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9789887928492
