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List Price: $106.95
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Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 745
EAN: 9780495501817
ISBN: 0495501816
Label: Wadsworth Publishing
Manufacturer: Wadsworth Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 320
Publication Date: 2008-02-07
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
Studio: Wadsworth Publishing
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DESIGN BASICS is a best-selling text for the two-dimensional design course. DESIGN BASICS presents art fundamentals concepts in full two- to four-page spreads, making the text practical and easy for students to refer to while they work. This modular format gives instructors the utmost flexibility in organizing the course. Visual examples from many periods, peoples, and cultures are provided for all elements and principles of design. The diversity of illustrations now includes more examples from visual culture encouraging students to see these principles in the world around them. Icons appearing throughout the book prompt students to access ArtExperience Online (a dynamic Web site integrated with the textbook), which contains studio art demonstrations and interactive exercises that help students explore the foundations of art.
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Summary: Basically good
Comment: Nothing tremendously fancy, but covers large amount of material in a reasonably interesting way. Used as part of an Art Appreciation course.
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Summary: Satisfied Customer
Comment: Product did arrive, although a bit late but that was probably due to the fact that I had it shipped to an APO address which always takes longer. It was in the condition described and the price was reasonable. Would order from this seller again.
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Summary: Design Basics
Comment: This is a good book for Principals of Visual Commmunication classes or just anything design related if you're learning about it.
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Summary: review of 'Design Basics', 7th ed, Lauer & Pentak
Comment: The book is generally well written and profusely illustrated. It is not a coffee table book, or one you read to find out whodunit. It is meant to be a college level text that explains some of the technical details about composition in artwork. As such, it gives the reader a better appreciation when looking at artwork, and some ideas to incorporate in any compositional tasks planned.
My only criticism is the additional study material described as available at the Thompson/Wadsworth Webpage noted in the inner front cover. The access code/password does not work, and when queried, the Thompson people replied once with a 'that does not conform to our usual password format, and so must be invalid'. Whe provided with a scanned image of the information on the cover, they did not deign to reply. Based on their attitude, I would (and will) request that my course instructor seek another text if at all possible.
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Summary: Excellent book.
Comment: Design Basics covers every topic concerned with the design foundations of art with clear explanations and great examples.
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