"Anatomy of Design dissects fifty examples of graphic design piece by piece, revealing an array of influences and inspirations. These pieces represent contemporary artifacts that are well conceived, finely crafted, and filled with hidden treasures. Some are overtly complex. Others are so simple that it is hard to believe there's a storehouse of inspiration hidden underneath. The selections incl…
The history of international cinema is now available in a concise, conveniently sized, and affordable volume. Succinct yet comprehensive, A Short History of Film provides an accessible overview of the major movements, directors, studios, and genres from the 1880s to the present. More than 250 rare stills and illustrations accompany the text, bringing readers face to face with many of the key pl…
This companion book to the epic 3-D action adventure film explores the developmental and conceptual art used to create the original world of "Avatar." Full-color illustrations throughout.
As the first book in an all-new DC series, DC Poster Portfolio: Stanley "Artgerm" Lau showcases art of one of most revered artists of our time. DC Comics presents the artwork of illustrator Stanley "Artgerm" Lau, featuring 20 of his most stunning pieces starring some of the greatest superheroes and super-villains in comics history. Featuring favorites from Wonder Woman to Supergirl and Harley Q…
A new edition of Francis D.K. Ching's illustrated guide to structural design Structures are an essential element of the building process, yet one of the most difficult concepts for architects to grasp. While structural engineers do the detailed consulting work for a project, architects should have enough knowledge of structural theory and analysis to design a building. Building Structures Illus…
From ancient Germany's "Lion Man of Hohlenstein-Stadel" to James Turrell's 1995 photograph "Roden Crater," chronologically presents one thousand examples of art from different countries, cultures, and civilizations and discusses what makes each piece both unique and representative.
This book is primarily about television and radio and it focuses on entertainment and informational programs coming to viewers as pre-produced units of content. -Pref. [This book] provides students with ... information on the techniques and strategies used in the programming industry. [This] text covers all aspects of media programming for broadcast and cable television, radio, and the Internet…
This is an overview of the cinema and its relationship with the past. It considers cinematic descriptions of moments from history from the ancient world to the 20th century
Since first publication in 2006, Robert A. Rosenstone's History on Film/Film on History has established itself as a classic treatise on the historical film and its role in bringing history to life. In this updated version of his ground-breaking and widely-acclaimed text, Robert Rosenstone argues that to leave history films out of the discussion of the meaning of the past is to ignore a major fa…
First Published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The industry-standard guide to designing well-performing buildings Architectural Detailing systematically describes the principles by which good architectural details are designed. Principles are explained in brief, and backed by extensive illustrations that show you how to design details that will not leak water or air, will control the flow of heat and water vapor, will adjust to all kinds of…
This book by Ed Hooks bridges the gap between acting theory and animation by teaching artists how to translate human emotion and thought into believable character movement. It focuses on the "acting from the inside out" approach, emphasizing that movement must be driven by a character's intent and psychological state rather than just physical action. The fifth edition updates these timeless pri…
Written for actors everywhere, Secrets of Screen Acting reveals what insiders already know: the camera and the stage demand different things. Secrets of Screen Acting is filled with tips that explain what acting for the camera is all about. Patrick Tucker tells what you need to know about reaction time, character type, and the "size" of expression, along with dozens of other essential details o…