The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design: Visual Dictionaries
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Overview
The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design is a comprehensive guide to the numerous terms used within graphic design and associated disciplines.
Over 250 terms are explained and contextualized, with concise definitions accompanied by illustrations and examples taken from historical and contemporary graphic design.
The dictionary covers traditional practice and process terms as well as modern terminology. It also defines a wide variety of practical terms, such as Perfect binding, Deboss and Strikethrough, as well as movements and styles including Surrealism, Psychadelia and Postmodernism.
The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design is a straight-talking guide to the numerous terms used in art and design. Over 250 terms are explained and contextualised.
An invaluable reference tool that improves the reader’s understanding of the professional terms applied in the world of graphic design
Over 250 terms used in the world of design are fully explained and illustrated
Beautifully presented with many illustrations to provide added inspiration
A comprehensive guide for graphic design students, as well as aspiring and professional designers
Extremely useful for quick reference when students aren’t sure what terminology means. It’s faster and more fun than Google!
A great book, visually interesting and impressive for general terms. Another great Gavin Ambrose book! The most visually interesting dictionary ever. This is more likely to be used than any other by students. I love it.
It is perfect for the students I teach as it is easy to use, includes a lot of visuals and has short, bite-sized chunks of info. It doesn’t feel like an effort to use.
The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design may be a petite publication, but it’s packed with lots of valuable information. Design gurus and students alike will enjoy clear definitions and ... visual examples of commonly misunderstood or misused design-related jargon. Great text for building or reviewing design basics, or for inspiration for new projects.
Easy to access for beginners, concise information, good for exam answers. Excellent colour examples, relevant and interesting.
All those very useful things that you need to show a student all gathered under one cover. Brilliant.
A thorough, refreshing text that effectively utilises new imagery to breathe fresh life into the subject. It’s great to see new examples of key works.
This is a great book for an intro-level graphic design course but also as an ongoing reference guide for graphic design students in their writing and critiquing, not to mention a wonderful visual resource.
This would be a wonderful addition to any graphic design library ... I like the small size. Makes it easy for students to carry in their backpaks for reference. It covers a broad range of terms that Graphic Design students need to know.
- Title: The Visual Dictionary of Graphic Design
- Authors: Gavin Ambrose, Paul Harris
- Series: Visual Dictionaries
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
- Print Publication Date: 2019
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Pages: 288
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781350035270, 9782940373437, 2940373434, 1350035270
- Resource ID: LLS:9781350035270
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2025-04-22T12:08:58Z
Gavin Ambrose is a practising graphic designer. His current commercial practice includes clients from the arts sector, publishers and advertising agencies. Paul Harris is a freelance writer and editor. His work has appeared extensively in magazines and journals on both sides of the Atlantic.