Growing up on the Navajo Indian Reservation, the author recounts his tumultuous childhood marked by a mentally ill mother and a violent father, an ex-con who influenced him towards a life of crime. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the struggle for identity amidst chaos, revealing the complex dynamics of family and the impact of environment on personal development.
Basic semiotic theories are taught in most art schools as part of a contextual studies program, but many students find it difficult to understand how these ideas might impact on their own practice. Visible Signs tackles this problem by introducing key theories and concepts, such as signs and signifiers, and language and speech, within the framework of visual communication. Each chapter provides an overview of a particular facet of semiotic theory, with inspiring examples from graphic design, typography, illustration, advertising and art to illustrate the ideas discussed in the text. Creative exercises at the end of the book will help exemplify these ideas through practical application. The third edition of Visible Signs features new material from international designers and new creative exercises to accompany each chapter. This new edition also features a new design and layout.