ENGLISH

Signs, Symbols and Icons: Pre-history to the Computer Age

By Rosemary Sassoon , Albertine Gaur

Book information

Publisher
Ltd., Intellect Books
Year
1997
ISBN
1871516730, 9781871516739, 9780585218915
LCC
P99 .S177 1997
Open Library ID
OL286523M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
3 MB (3289762 bytes)
Pages
201\201
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-02-14 18:00:00

Description

The two parts of this book examine how iconic communication developed historically and is continuing to do so in this age of digital information. The first part gives a comprehensive overview of the uses that evolved throughout the centuries, from earliest known symbols and icons. The second part looks to the future and the effects of the computer on icons and symbol systems. The role of designers is discussed, stressing the need for them to collaborate with practitioners and consider multi-cultural aspects, in an ever-changing situation.

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