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Design Basics : 2D and 3D (with CourseMate Printed Access Card) - Softcover

Lauer, David; Pentak, Stephen

 
9780495909972: Design Basics : 2D and 3D (with CourseMate Printed Access Card)

Synopsis

DESIGN BASICS: 2D and 3D presents art fundamentals concepts in full two- to four-page spreads, making the text practical and easy for you to refer to while you work. Filled with hundreds of stunning examples of successful two- and three-dimensional design, this how-to book explains design theory and gives you the tools necessary to create successful designs.

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Review

Part I: DESIGN PRINCIPLES. 1. Design Process. 2. Unity. 3. Emphasis and Focal Point. 4. Scale/Proportion. 5. Balance. 6. Rhythm. Part II: DESIGN ELEMENTS. 7. Line. 8. Shape/Volume. 9. Pattern and Texture. 10. Illusion of Space. 11. Illusion of Motion. 12. Value. 13. Color. Part III: 3D. 14. 3D Design Introduction. 15. Ideas and Approaches. 16. 3D Design Elements. 17. 3D Design Principles. 18. Material. 19. Structure. 20. Function. 21. Figuration. 22. Forming and Fabrication. Glossary. Bibliography. Photographic Sources. Index.

About the Author

Stephen Pentak received his BA from Union College in New York, and his MFA from Tyler School of Art at Temple University. He is Professor Emeritus of Art, and a past Associate Dean of the College of the Arts at Ohio State University. He has been the recipient of four Ohio Arts Council Fellowships and he has been a visiting resident artist at Delfina Studios in London, and Glasgow School of Art. Mr. Pentak's recent solo exhibitions include shows at Kathryn Markel Fine Arts in New York and Susan Street in San Diego. He is co-author of COLOR BASICS as well as DESIGN BASICS. www.stephenpentak.com.

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