Description
A survey of the fine illustration work that was done in Britain in the 20th century, focusing particularly on the work of staff and students of Central Saint Martins. It looks at not only book illustration for both adults and children but also fashion illustration, comics and cartoons, and commercial illustrations such as the 1930s classic posters for London Transport and Shell.
Beautifully illustrated - artwork contributed by Chris Beetles, gallery owner, and the Folio Society. Fascinating and popular subject Wide appeal. Book chains, specialist bookshops, galleries and museums likely to be interested Accompanying exhibitions at Central St Martins and the Chris Beetles Gallery Contributing authors are experts in illustration.
About the Author
Sylvia Backemeyer is Head of Research at Central St Martins and the author of a number of books on various art subjects.
Book Information
ISBN 9780713671605
Author Sylvia Backemeyer
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1182g
Beautifully illustrated - artwork contributed by Chris Beetles, gallery owner, and the Folio Society. Fascinating and popular subject Wide appeal. Book chains, specialist bookshops, galleries and museums likely to be interested Accompanying exhibitions at Central St Martins and the Chris Beetles Gallery Contributing authors are experts in illustration.
About the Author
Sylvia Backemeyer is Head of Research at Central St Martins and the author of a number of books on various art subjects.
Book Information
ISBN 9780713671605
Author Sylvia Backemeyer
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 1182g
