Graphic Wit by Steven Heller

Graphic Wit by Steven Heller

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Beginning with a history of humour in art, this book examines the very concept of wit and gives examples of the various forms of humour: slapstick, situational, satiric, pun, metaphor and fantasy. It also gives an analysis of when the inherently "witty" is successfully presented.

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Graphic Wit by Steven Heller

Beginning with a history of humour in art, this book examines the very concept of wit and gives examples of the various forms of humour: slapstick, situational, satiric, pun, metaphor and fantasy. The author gives a critical analysis of why and when the inherently "witty" is successfully presented or not as well. The heart of the book focuses on graphic inventions or original solutions to design problems in such specific areas as posters, typography, illustration and photography. In interviews with 13 designers, Heller explores the uses of humour in logos, book covers, brochures, menus, comic strips, magazines and posters.
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ISBN 13 9780823021611
ISBN 10 0823021610
Title Graphic Wit
Author Steven Heller
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications
Year published 1991-10-01
Number of pages 160
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.