Beschreibung:
Conceived and edited by Phaidon Editors
The book features over 500 of the most iconic graphic designs from the beginnings of mechanical reproduction to the present day. Arranged in chronological order, the designs are accompanied by texts and illustrated with a range of imagery - including rarely seen historical, contextual and archival material - to shed light on their origin and development.
The history of graphic design shown through 500 classic works.
Inspired by the model of Phaidon Design Classics, this book features 500 graphic entries - comprising all cultures and periods from the beginning of mechanical reproduction. Arranged in chronological order, each entry is accompanied by 300-400 word texts and 2 to 6 supporting images.