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Molly Bang's insightful treatise has been revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary, maintaining its unparalleled simplicity and genius. The work delves into how visual composition engages emotions and how artistic elements can narrate a story. It poses thought-provoking questions: Why are diagonals dramatic? Why do curves evoke calm? Why does red feel hot while blue feels cold? Bang encourages readers to consider how the structure of a visual piece affects emotional responses. The blend of geometrical abstraction and emotional expression is explored, illustrating how a few clear principles can create impactful visual statements. Accompanied by powerful imagery and beautiful illustrations, the text fosters a deep connection with readers. Originally published in 1991, this work has transformed the perspectives of artists, illustrators, critics, and readers regarding art. Molly Bang, an accomplished author and illustrator with over three dozen books and multiple prestigious awards, offers an imaginative and inspiring resource for anyone interested in design.
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Picture This, Molly Bang, Brian Selznick
- Language
- Released
- 2016
- Binding
- (Paperback)
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- Title
- Picture This
- Subtitle
- How Pictures Work - Revised and Expanded 25th Anniversary Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Molly Bang, Brian Selznick
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 152
- ISBN10
- 1452151997
- ISBN13
- 9781452151991
- Series
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- Molly Bang's insightful treatise has been revised and expanded for its 25th anniversary, maintaining its unparalleled simplicity and genius. The work delves into how visual composition engages emotions and how artistic elements can narrate a story. It poses thought-provoking questions: Why are diagonals dramatic? Why do curves evoke calm? Why does red feel hot while blue feels cold? Bang encourages readers to consider how the structure of a visual piece affects emotional responses. The blend of geometrical abstraction and emotional expression is explored, illustrating how a few clear principles can create impactful visual statements. Accompanied by powerful imagery and beautiful illustrations, the text fosters a deep connection with readers. Originally published in 1991, this work has transformed the perspectives of artists, illustrators, critics, and readers regarding art. Molly Bang, an accomplished author and illustrator with over three dozen books and multiple prestigious awards, offers an imaginative and inspiring resource for anyone interested in design.