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Visible signs : an introduction to semiotics in the visual arts / David Crow.

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Lausanne ; Worthing : AVA Academia, 2010.Edition: 2nd edDescription: 192 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cmISBN:
  • 9782940411429 (pbk.)
  • 2940411425 (pbk.)
Other title:
  • Introduction to semiotics in the visual arts
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 401.4102474 22
  • 302.2 22
Incomplete contents:
Contents: Introduction --- Components --- How meaning is formed --- Reading the sign --- Text and image --- Official language --- unofficial language --- Symbolic creativity --- Junk and culture --- Open work.
Summary: Summary: "Visible Signs: An Introduction to Semiotics" (2nd Edition) is an update to the popular first edition of the same name, in which David Crow introduces design students to the fundamentals of semiotics. Basic semiotic theories are taught in most art schools as part of a contextual studies programme, but many students find it difficult to understand how these ideas might impact on their own practice. 'Visible Signs' tackles this problem by explaining semiotic terms and theories in relation to visual communication, with illustrative examples taken from contemporary art and design. Concepts such as signs and signifiers, and language and speech are all explored within the framework of graphic design and fine art. The 2nd Edition features new and revised content from the author, and includes 200 visuals created to illustrate the ideas discussed within the book." -- Publisher description.
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Open Collection Open Collection FIRST CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FIRST CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Open Collection FCUC Library 701.4 CRO 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 00021720

Diploma Graphic Design

BA. (Hons.) Graphic Design

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701.17 SAU 1983 Basic design : 701.184 WAL 1990 Making your computer a design and business partner /​ 701.4 CRO 2003 Visible signs : 701.4 CRO 2010 Visible signs : 701.8 ALB 2006 Interaction of color / 701.8 ART 1998 Art fundamentals : 701.8 ART 1998 Art fundamentals :

"Required reading range course reader" -- from t.p.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Introduction --- Components --- How meaning is formed --- Reading the sign --- Text and image --- Official language --- unofficial language --- Symbolic creativity --- Junk and culture --- Open work.

Summary: "Visible Signs: An Introduction to Semiotics" (2nd Edition) is an update to the popular first edition of the same name, in which David Crow introduces design students to the fundamentals of semiotics. Basic semiotic theories are taught in most art schools as part of a contextual studies programme, but many students find it difficult to understand how these ideas might impact on their own practice. 'Visible Signs' tackles this problem by explaining semiotic terms and theories in relation to visual communication, with illustrative examples taken from contemporary art and design. Concepts such as signs and signifiers, and language and speech are all explored within the framework of graphic design and fine art. The 2nd Edition features new and revised content from the author, and includes 200 visuals created to illustrate the ideas discussed within the book." -- Publisher description.