Illustration practice is not judged purely by visual literacy and technical qualities, but also requires intellectual engagement with its subject matter. Illustration: A Theoretical & Contextual Perspective, 2nd Edition examines the breadth and many uses of this diverse discipline, through nearly 300 colour examples. From developing a brief, conducting research and analysing visual language, the book goes on to explore the role of illustration in documentation, commentary, storytelling, persuasion and identity. It concludes with an overview of current professional practice, demonstrating that the ability to communicate meaningfully and effectively for a global audience is key to navigating today's creative industries. Examples of work from award-winning illustrators showcase a huge range of applications, from the author's own collaboration with the British Museum of Natural History and Olivier Kugler's Portraits of Syrian Refugees in Iraqi Kurdistan, to Levi Pinfold's fictional picture book Black Dog and Malika Favre's promotional images for the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Film Awards.

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Information
36
Research
36
Research
and
Illustration
37
Preparation
for
Research
41
Methodologies
44
Completion
46
Drawing
46
Objective
and
Analytical
Development
52
Visual
Note
Taking
56
Externalization
of
Ideas
and
Freedom
of
Expression
14
Education
15
The
Programme
of
Work
16
Developing
the
Brief
16
The
Rationale
16
The
Aim
16
The
Objectives
19
Answering
the
Brief
19
Contexts
22
Audiences
23
Clients
26
Subject
Matter
29
The
Conceptual
Process
29
Brainstorming
and
Creative
Processing
32
Completion
1
EDUCATION
Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- Title
- Preface
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1. Education
- 2. The Nature of Imagery
- 3. The Role of Illustration
- 4. Contemporary and Future Perspectives
- Glossary of Terms
- Index
- Illustrators Index
- Bibliography
- Acknowledgements
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