Basics Illustration Thinking Visually - Basic Illustration Author:Mark Wigan An in-depth exploration of thinking visually--first in the Basics Illustration series! * Focused specifically on learning to think visually and turn words into pictures — * Groundbreaking for students, thought-provoking for everyone — * Reveals cultural developments and issues in illustration The first book in the Basics Illustration series, thi... more »s book introduces and explores the challenge of the visual interpretation of text. Conceptual and interpretive illustration, experimental mark making, observational and intuitive drawing, the importance of visual metaphors, image construction, satire, the fusion of traditional and digital, research and archiving, cultural developments, and current issus--all aspects of the craft of illustration are presented here, with complete, authoritative text and visuals. Designed for students, but packed with thoughtful ideas and comprehensive insight, Basics Illustration: Thinking Visually provides a broad understanding of illustration in the context of communication design.« less