TY - BOOK AU - Male,Alan TI - Illustration: a theoretical and contextual perspective SN - 9782940439997 (ebook) PY - 2007/// CY - Lausanne, Worthing PB - AVA Academia KW - Illustration of books KW - Art and Design KW - ukslc KW - lcsh N1 - Electronic reproduction; Askews and Holts; Mode of access: World Wide Web N2 - 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 UR - http://www.vlebooks.com/vleweb/product/openreader?id=WestLondon&isbn=9782940439997 ER -