An introduction to the art of the Internet examines key works, events, and technological developments that show how artists have employed online technologies to engage with the traditions of art history, focusing on the themes of intellectual property, identity, economics, and power in the networked age. Original.
For the growing number of people looking to embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle without sacrificing high style, ecoDesignnow fully revised and updatedis the ultimate one-stop shopping resource. The latest edition of this definitive sourcebook includes up-to-the-minute listings for more than seven hundred consumer productsfrom clothing to kitchenware, electronics to furniturethat have a minimal im…
For millennia, architects and builders have attempted to rationalize cities into well-functioning and liveable places. While many aspects of a city evolve naturally, other facets result from human interventions and radical imagination. Future City celebrates the visionary urban schemes that have preoccupied architects trying to create a better world from the 1950s to the present. This ambitious…
Inspirational ideas for advertising, animation, and digital design from a leading creative director.
One hundred seminal images - one from each year of the 20th century - are shown here alongside the works that influenced their creation and the designs that were inspired by and evolved from them. Commentaries are offered on the styles, devices and concepts that made their mark on the century.
A collection of desktop computer art works by more than fifty creators features designs by engineers, software programmers, and biologists; highlights pieces that do not fall into the realm of formal art; and explores six ways in which technology is creating new artistic forums.
This illustrated survey of the experimental world of digital art explores the ways in which traditional painting and sculpture have been significantly changed by digital technologies, citing the emergence of such new forms as net art, digital installation and virtual reality.
This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the global landscape of documentary film festivals. Contributors from across the globe offer in-depth analysis of both internationally renowned and more alternative festivals, including Hot Docs (Canada), Nyon (Switcherland), Yamagata (Japan), DocChina, Full Frame (US), Belgrade (former Yugoslavia), Vikalp (India), and DocsBarcelona (Catalo…
This latest installment in the Psychology of Popular Culture series turns its focus to superheroes. Superheroes have survived and fascinated for more than 70 years in no small part due to their psychological depth. In The Psychology of Superheroes, almost two dozen psychologists get into the heads of today's most popular and intriguing superheroes. Why do superheroes choose to be superheroes? W…
First edition sold over 20,000 copies! NEW! Now in full color!
First Published in 1992. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Signage and Wayfinding Design is an essential reference for design professionals who must communicate meaningful information in the built environment. Written to be both comprehensive and accessible, this vital resource shows how to apply a holistic, proven design method to large and small signage projects in an efficient and systematic manner.
First Published in 2001. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The retail industry is one of the most competitive and, as a result, challenging arenas for graphic designers. The expectation for creativity and originality is extremely high, yet the success rate of many retail ventures is quite low—so getting the marketing and branding right is essential for survival. This book provides a wealth of graphic design inspiration from a variety of retail busine…
The art of the computer-generated image (CGI) has become one of the most astounding and transformative applications of digital technology, famously making possible the creation of fictitious worlds and make-believe characters that are so relistic they fool the eye and the mind. This is the first comprehensive collection of three-dimensional CGI images from the most renowned film studios, animat…