{"title":"Mia Cinelli","description":"\u003cp\u003eMia Cinelli's work invites readers into a thoughtful exploration of visual language and cultural expression. Her writing, exemplified by \u003cem\u003eGiving Type Meaning\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the subtle intersections where typography and artistic identity meet, offering rich insights for those interested in arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her nuanced approach, Cinelli encourages a deeper appreciation of design as a form of storytelling. Her books resonate with readers who seek to understand how creativity shapes and reflects the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"giving-type-meaning-by-mia-cinelli-9781350255838","title":"Giving Type Meaning","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we encounter typography, how do we know what it means? How is the tone of type influenced by the way it is set, when it is made, and where it exists? Considering the social, spatial, and temporal contexts of visual language, this text informs and inspires students, educators, and professionals looking to engage more deeply with the letterforms they use and see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing diverse typographic works, \"closer looks\", and interviews with practising artists and designers, \u003cem\u003eGiving Type Meaning\u003c\/em\u003e serves to inform how and why we understand what type communicates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe importance and impact of cultural and social context across the expanded field of art and design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to use visual, physical, and gestural space to inform meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe ways time impacts type, such as historical references, recontextualisations, and the use of time as medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA range of global examples, including Lushootseed language letterforms (Lushootseed Sulad by Juliet Shen), Arabic calligraphy and type design (Regard Each Other as Brothers by Josh Berer, Mirsaal by Rana Abou Rjeily), American civil rights inspired type (Martin by Tré Seals), Italian concrete poetry (Storia Del Monumento by Mirella Bentivoglio), and animated Chinese characters (Motion Type Project by Ting-An Ho)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470746140908,"sku":"9781350255838","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350255838-giving-type-meaning.jpg?v=1775225014"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mia-cinelli.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}