Free Pony Theory ~ Book for design

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

The Structure of Paintings

Publisher: Springer | Number Of Pages: 235 | Publication Date: 2006-09-27 | 3MB | ISBN / ASIN:3211357394

Michael Leyton has developed new foundations for geometry in which shape is equivalent to memory storage. A principal argument of these foundations is that artworks are maximal memory stores. The theory of geometry is developed from Leyton's fundamental laws of memory storage, and this book shows that these laws determine the structure of paintings. Furthermore, the book demonstrates that the emotion expressed by a painting is actually the memory extracted by the laws. Therefore, the laws of memory storage allow the systematic and rigorous mapping not only of the compositional structure of a painting, but also of its emotional expression. The argument is supported by detailed analyses of paintings by Picasso, Raphael, Cezanne, Gauguin, Modigliani, Ingres, De Kooning, Memling, Balthus and Holbein.

http://ifile.it/uwplcy

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

A Century of Graphic Design

The twentieth century was a landmark era in graphic design, the art that combines words with graphic images on posters, book and magazine covers, record jackets, billboards, and other print advertising and publicity media. This visually magnificent and factually informative volume tells the story of graphic design, then gives separate illustrated thumbnail biographies of more than 100 of the most influential and internationally known designers of the past 100 years. From the century's early decades we find artists' profiles and reproductions from the studios of Peter Behrens, Alexander Rodchenko, the Bauhaus, Laszlo Moholy-Nagy, a sampling of Art Deco, and much more. Examples of Mid-Century Modern include Lester Beall, Yusaku Kamekura, and jazz record covers from various sources.

http://depositfiles.com/en/files/1193217

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

Problem Solved: A Primer in Design and Communication

For decades designers and advertisers have had to interpret design briefs, produce new solutions to familiar problems and continually work to keep their clients brands fresh and in the public consciousness. This book explores the theme of "problem solving" in design and communication, from reviving the identity of tired brands to dealing creatively and sensitively with propaganda.
For decades designers and advertisers have had to interpret design briefs, produce new solutions to familiar problems and continually work to keep their clients' brands fresh and in the public consciousness. This book explores the theme of 'problem solving' in design and communication, from reviving the identity of tired brands to dealing creatively and sensitively with propaganda. Each chapter deals with a specific problem and concludes with a case study to illustrate a particular solution in greater detail.
With hundreds of examples from a huge range of international agencies and designers, both contemporary and classic, this book presents an informative, comprehensive and lively discussion of communications and advertising in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Advertising is one of the biggest industries worldwide and is a field devoted to continuous innovation and reinvention. The author presents an intelligent and informative discussion, with many illustrated examples, of the problems faced by designers and advertisers when presented with a client's brief.

http://depositfiles.com/en/files/889554

http://www.heroturko.com/2008/05/...olved-a-primer-in-design-and.html

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography (3 Volumes)

Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography (3 Volumes)
1719 pages | Routledge; 1 edition (November 15, 2005) | ISBN-10: 1579583938 | PDF | 29 Mb

In these alphabetically arranged volumes, Warren, along with 227 contributors, strives to "provide a useful resource on the entire scope of photography in the twentieth century." The set has an international reach, and 324 of its 525 entries cover people, mostly photographers. The remaining articles, as outlined in the thematic list of entries, cover "Equipment" (Camera: Digital; Enlarger); "Institutions, Galleries, and Collections" (Museum of Modern Art); "Publications and Publishers" ( National Geographic); "Regions" ( Mexico, photography in); and "Topics and Terms" ( Contact printing, Industrial photography, Photographic "truth"). Some articles, such as Camera: An overview, offer surveys on broad topics. Other, such as C able release, zero in on specifics.

Articles on equipment tend to describe features and operation rather than historical development. Other types of entries, such as those on publications, regions, and photographic genres, provide a more historical overview. Many articles are 2 to 3 pages long, with some entries spanning 8 pages or more (e.g., Museums: Europe is 13 pages). The signed articles conclude with see also references and lists of further readings. Entries on people can include additional reference categories such as individual exhibitions, group exhibitions, books of photographs, and selected works (e.g., notable photographs). Also, readers can quickly scan a person's biographical highlights--entries on people include a capsule biography.

The alphabetical and thematic lists of entries, set index, and a 10-page glossary are repeated in each volume. Less helpful is a list of contributors without affiliations. Each volume also contains about 100 black-and-white photographs along with an 8-page glossy insert. Picture quality is fair. Warren states, "This is a work of scholarship, a book intended to be read rather than viewed," and some readers will be disappointed.

The Oxford Companion to the Photograph (2005) covers a longer time period, has more than 1,600 entries, and reviews about 800 photographers and other persons. However, most articles are much shorter and include fewer references. The Encyclopedia of Twentieth-Century Photography should prove useful for academic and larger public libraries.

http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/Photo_related/1579583938.html

http://rapidshare.com/files/172914561/EOTCP.rar

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis

Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis
Titan Books | English | ISBN: 1845769287 | 300 pages | 39 Mb

best book available about illustration

http://rapidshare.com/files/17673...oomis_-_Creative.Illustration.pdf

http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/graphic...andrew_loomis_by_hungraphics.html

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

Modernism and the Architecture of Private Life

Modernism and the Architecture of Private Life (Gender and Culture Series) by Victoria Rosner
Publisher: Columbia University Press 2004-12 | 240 Pages | ISBN: 0231133049 | PDF | 2.8 MB

In the late nineteenth century the conventions of Victorian domesticity came under scrutiny by British writers, designers, artists, and architects intent on bringing a modern spirit into the home....

http://depositfiles.com/files/qtezx4l60

http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/graphics_drawing_design/0231133049.html

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

Mark Dion: Cabinet of Curiosities: Mark Dion and the University as Installation

Mark Dion: Cabinet of Curiosities: Mark Dion and the University as Installation
Pages: 128 | PDF | Univ of Minnesota (6. Dezember 2006) | ISBN 0816644705 | 3,2 mb

The richly illustrated essays in Cabinet of Curiosities records the creative processes behind an installation designed by contemporary artist Mark Dion at the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota, a collaboration of museum staff, students, and collection curators. Drawing from university collections, Dion and the curators chose seven hundred objects representative of the state’s history, ranging from a Bierstadt painting of Minnehaha Falls to Hubert Humphrey memorabilia, as well as objects that would have fascinated Renaissance viewers—such as mirrors and the world’s smallest plant—and arranged them into categories typical of Renaissance inquiry, such as the Underworld, the Sea, Humankind, and the Library. Together, the cabinets represented the university in miniature, just as their Renaissance precursors had attempted to represent microcosms of the world. Cabinet of Curiosities offers commentary on the ways in which collecting has undergirded the creation of knowledge within universities and in Western society. Colleen J. Sheehy is director of education at the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum and associate faculty in American studies and art history at the University of Minnesota. Published in cooperation with the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum

http://depositfiles.com/files/3w1l3pnw5

http://w17.easy-share.com/1702877389.html

http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/graphics_drawing_design/0816644705.html

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

Great Web Typography

Wendy Peck, "Great Web Typography"
Wiley | ISBN: 0764537008 | February 7, 2003 | 320 pages | PDF | 53.2 MB

* Demystifies Web typography by revealing the secrets of professional developers!
* Shows how to find, select and implement Web typography that will give any site a slick, professional look!
* Demonstrates how to use Cascading Style Sheets and other technologies to control the way type appears on any browser!
* Describes how to make beautifully design sites download super-fast.
* Shows how to set type that wraps around images and other objects on the page.
* Provides professional secrets for increasing type legibility.
* Provides recipes for type special effects that will "wow" site visitors and ensure that they come back for more!
* Includes real-world case studies and examples from top companies.
* Includes interviews with top Web design experts and Web type gurus.

http://rapidshare.com/files/17258...ng_-_Great.Web.Typography.pdf.ZIP

http://depositfiles.com/files/9a56zvcks

http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/graphic.../great_web_typography_repost.html

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

Web Design: Best Portfolios (Icons)

Julius Wiedemann, "Web Design: Best Portfolios (Icons)"
Taschen | ISBN: 3822840432 | August 1, 2005 | 191 pages | PDF | 53.3MB

We’re been trawling the web looking for the most interesting and well-designed portfolios—of designers, photographers, artists, illustrators, and motion graphic pros—to profile the creators working behind the scenes. The focus is not so much the work presented, but the way the portfolios are designed. Presentation, elegance, and style are key, and the individuals and studios featured in this guide represent the best the web has to offer. Entries include screenshots, designers’ contacts, tools and content used (HTML, Flash, XML, music, video, etc.), awards received, and cost in hours per website for creation and maintenance. With designers hailing from 33 countries, from the United States to Croatia to Japan, this selection of portfolios demonstrates how today’s best designers are pushing the limits and experimenting with innovative ways of navigation outside of corporate contexts.

http://rapidshare.com/files/17071...eb_Design_Portfolios.pdf.zip.html

http://depositfiles.com/files/06itelpep

http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/graphic...design_best_portfolios_icons.html

Joined: 23 Sep 2006 Posts: 1088

Web Design: Best Studios

Julius Wiedemann, "Web Design: Best Studios (Icons)"
Taschen | ISBN: 3822840416 | June 1, 2005 | 192 pages | PDF | 51MB

Julius Wiedemann was born and raised in Brazil. After studying graphic design and marketing, he moved to Japan, whore he worked in Tokyo as art editor for digital and design magazines. Since joining TASCHEN in Cologne, he has been building up TASCHEN's digital collection with titles such as Digital Beauties, 1000 Game Heroes, Animation Nowl, and TASCHEN's 1000 Favorite Websites.

http://rapidshare.com/files/170708978/Web_Design_Studios.pdf.zip.html

http://depositfiles.com/files/0p4newday

http://avaxhome.ws/ebooks/graphic...eb_design_best_studios_icons.html