Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective: A Theoretical & Contextual Perspective (Required Reading Range)

Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective: A Theoretical & Contextual Perspective (Required Reading Range) by Male, Alan. paperback edition. ISBN: 9782940373512.

Illustration: A Theoretical and Contextual Perspective is a comprehensive guide to contemporary illustration. It provides readers with an understanding of the theory, research, conceptual processing and contexts involved in illustration practice. This book describes a variety of definitions and philosophies of illustration, together with a relevant historical overview. Illustration introduces the notion of the illustrator as a socially and culturally aware communicator: an able professional with knowledge, understanding and insight regarding the context within which they are working and the subject matter that they are engaged with.