TY  - BOOK
AU  - Male,Alan
TI  - Illustration: a theoretical and contextual perspective 
SN  - 9781350283534
AV  - NC997 .M246 2024
U1  - 741.6 23
PY  - 2024///
CY  - London
PB  - Bloomsbury Visual Arts
KW  - Graphic arts
KW  - Commercial art
KW  - Visual communication
N1  - Includes bibliographical references (pages 242-243) and index; Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter one
Being an Illustrator
Becoming an Illustrator
Education and the Programme of Work
Developing the Brief
Answering the Brief
The Conceptual Process
Research
Drawing
Professional Practice
Chapter two
The Nature of Imagery
Visual Language
Visual Metaphor
Pictorial Truths
Aesthetics and Non-Aesthetics
Chapter three
The Role of Illustration
Documentation, Reference and Instruction
Commentary
Storytelling
Persuasion
Identity
A Public Interface
Chapter four
The Illustratoras Author and Polymath
The Polymath Principle
Final Thoughts
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
About the Author
N2  - "Alan Male's Illustration is a classic in the field. Bringing together theory, context and issues around conceptual understanding, the book is a perfect companion for illustration students around the world. Hundreds of images from a wide variety of contemporary illustrators explore how successful creators work with depth of knowledge and understanding of their subjects. By looking across examples from around the world, readers gain an understanding of: - Visual metaphors - Storytelling and narrative - Truth and documentation - Identity and persuasion - Briefs and development New for this edition is 'Illustrator as Author and Polymath', a chapter which explores the mix of skills that illustrators need beyond a strong visual style - they must be problem-solvers, visual thinkers, researchers and communicators. It also reveals how image creators from the world of illustration, visual communication and fine art can illuminate and present exciting and original concepts and ideas related to everything that is current, in the past and in the future"--
ER  -