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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Smart Graphics, SG 2005, held in Frauenwörth Cloister, Germany in August 2005. The 26 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected for presentation. The papers address smart graphics issues from the points of view of computer graphics, artificial intelligence, cognitive science, graphic design, and fine art; they are organized in topical sections on synthetic… More >>
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Taking a philosophical approach to the industry, this unique book looks at the history of printing and its key figures and contributions and provides new ways of looking at graphic communication. How do people involved in graphic communication think? What motivates them? How does the technology of the field evolve? Harvey R. Levenson explores these questions and looks at graphic communication’s role in the evolution of humanity and in shaping communication ne… More >>
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A concise introduction to the time-honored fundamentals of typography and the digital revolution. Some things never change: the anatomy of type, type classification, the principles of layout and legibility of the printed page. Other aspects of typography have been revolutionized by the computer and the rise of desktop publishing. This handy guide provides a rundown of the history of type, traditional usage, and the changes wrought by the widespread practice of types… More >>