Male, Alan. <br/><br/>
Illustration :  a theoretical and contextual perspective / 
Alan Male. 
 - Lausanne ;  Worthing :  AVA Academia,  2007. 
 - 1 online resource :  col. ill. 
<br/><br/> This volume introduces the concept of the illustrator as a specialist or authority on a particular subject or as an originator of either fiction and/or non-fiction material. Examples include: effective and creative written communication and authorship, academic research, art direction and design management.  Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective is a comprehensive guide to contemporary illustration. It provides readers with an understanding of the theory, research, conceptual processing and contexts involved in illustration practice.This book describes a variety of definitions and philosophies of illustration, together with a relevant historical overview.Illustration introduces the notion of the illustrator as a socially and culturally aware communicator: an able professional with knowledge, understanding and insight regarding the context within which they are working and the subject matter that they are engaged with. 
<br/><br/><br/>Electronic reproduction. <br/>Askews and Holts. <br/>Mode of access: World Wide Web. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9782940439997 (ebook) 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Illustration of books.<br/>Art and Design.
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