{"title":"Dr David Raizman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr David Raizman\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the world of design and visual culture, with a particular focus on the history and theory of graphic design. His works provide a thoughtful examination of how design shapes and reflects society, making them essential reads for anyone interested in the intersection of art, culture, and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly detailed narratives that illuminate the evolution of graphic design within broader cultural contexts. Whether analysing iconic movements or tracing the development of visual styles, Dr Raizman’s books invite reflection on the power of design as a cultural and artistic force.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"reading-graphic-design-history-by-dr-david-raizman-9781474299411","title":"Reading Graphic Design History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eReading Graphic Design History\u003c\/i\u003e uses a series of key artefacts from the history of print culture in light of their specific historical contexts. It encourages the reader to look carefully and critically at print advertising, illustration, posters, magazine art direction, and typography, often addressing issues of class, race, and gender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Raizman’s innovative approach intentionally challenges the canon of graphic design history and various traditional understandings of graphic design. He re-examines icons of graphic design in light of their local contexts, avoiding generalisation to explore underlying attitudes about various social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe encourages new ways of reading graphic design that take into account a broader context for graphic design activity, rather than broad views that discourage the understanding of difference and the means by which graphic design communicates cultural values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by Steven Heller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471442591980,"sku":"9781474299411","price":43.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781474299411-reading-graphic-design-history.jpg?v=1775243243"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dr-david-raizman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}