Meggs’ History of Graphic Design (6th Edition)

The bestselling graphic design reference, updated for the age Meggs’ History of Graphic Design, 6th Edition (), is the industry’s unparalleled, award-winning reference. With over 1,400 high-quality images throughout, this visually stunning textbook guides you through a saga of artistic innovators, breakthrough technologies, and groundbreaking developments that define the graphic design field. The initial publication of this book was heralded as a publishing landmark, and author Philip B. Meggs is credited with significantly shaping the academic field of graphic design. Meggs presents compelling, comprehensive information enclosed in an exquisite visual format. The textbook includes classic topics such as the invention of writing and alphabets, the origins of printing and typography, and the advent of postmodern design. This new 6th Edition has also been updated to provide: Emerging design trends and technologies Expanded coverage of design in Asia and the Middle East The latest critical developments in web, multimedia, and interactive design Extensive ancillary materials, including an instructor’s manual, expanded image identification banks, flashcards, and quizzes. Timelines framed in a broader historical context to help you better understand the evolution of contemporary graphic design You can’t master a field without knowing its history. Meggs History of Graphic Design 6th Edition presents an all-inclusive, visually spectacular arrangement of graphic design knowledge for students and professionals. Learn the milestones, developments, and pioneers of the trade so that you can shape the future. 978-1118772058, 978-1119136200 NOTE: This sale only includes the Meggs History of Graphic Design, 6E, in . No access codes are included.