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Japanese Graphics

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Japanese Graphics delves into the distinctive and influential world of Japanese graphic design. It explores the unique aesthetic that defines the discipline, tracing its historical and cultural roots while showcasing contemporary works that continue to shape the design landscape.
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This book is ideal for designers, art enthusiasts, and anyone interested in Japanese culture and visual arts, offering insights into a renowned and recognisable design tradition.

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A comprehensive guide to this fascinating field of design

A must-have reference on Japanese graphic design since 1945.

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Japanese Graphics examines the unique reputation of Japanese graphic design in the design world. It is well known for its distinct aesthetic, making it instantly recognisable to both experts and amateur designers alike.

This book delves into this unmistakable discipline from all angles, exploring both the historical and cultural backgrounds of the form, as well as showcasing contemporary work.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789887757214

Publisher: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 March 2017

Country: Hong Kong

Imprint: SendPoints Publishing Co., Ltd

Illustration: 572 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by Sendpoints Publishing Co., Ltd.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 288.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

In the field of graphic design, Japanese graphics has established its unique reputation around the world. This book sorts out the development of Japanese graphics into three stages: postwar 40 years, golden 10 year and 21th century to current. Along the way, briefly talk about Japanese aesthetics, Japanese tea ceremony, Japanese traditional painting and manga in order to explore the cultural roots of Japanese graphics. A large quantity of graphic works by Japanese designers are displayed under four categories: Logo, Poster & Book, Branding and Packaging. To deepen the understanding of Japanese graphics and its development, this book features articles written by renowned designers, including Masaaki Hiromura, Daigo Daikoku, Eisuke Tachikawa, Masaomi Fujita, Eriko Kawakami and Ren Takaya.

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