Basics Illustration 04: Global Contexts
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Basics Illustration 04: Global Contexts by Mark Wigan
Comprehensive and inspiring, the book is packed with insightful and thought-provoking commentary. It introduces the concept of illustration as a form of language and visual communication, conveying ideas, messages and emotions for cultural consumption. It looks at the illustrator as the inventor of imaginary worlds from folklore, legends and myths to the immersive virtual worlds of the Internet, such as Second Life.
Very good; relevant, accessible and thought-provokingExcellent for use with and by students. Well laid out, serious enough as an academic reference, visual content inviting. Mandy Doyle, Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts, UK.
Mark Wigan is an artist, illustrator and academic. He was an early pioneer of trans-global club art in 1980s New York, London and Tokyo. Mark's work has evolved into a multimedia archive, chronicling the changing worlds of club culture and street style. For the past ten years, he has been lecturing worldwide and has led illustration programs at a range of universities.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9782940373949 |
| ISBN 10 | 2940373949 |
| Title | Basics Illustration 04: Global Contexts |
| Author | Mark Wigan |
| Series | Basics Illustration |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2009-11-09 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |