The Essentials of Illustration by Thomas George Hill

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Author Hill, Thomas George, 1876-1954
LoC No. 16005174
Title The Essentials of Illustration
A Practical Guide to the Reproduction of Drawings & Photographs for the Use of Scientists & Others
Note Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Essentials of Illustration" by T. G. Hill is a practical guide to the reproduction of drawings and photographs, focusing on the needs of scientists and illustrators, written in the early 20th century. The book delves into various printing techniques, including intaglio, plane surface, relief, and photo-mechanical processes, while emphasizing the principles behind effective scientific illustration. Notably, it addresses the common deficiencies in scientific publications and offers insights on achieving high-quality illustrations for academic work. At the start of this guide, the author outlines the significance of illustrations in scientific documentation, particularly in botanical studies, and critiques the generally low standards maintained in contemporary works. He reflects on the artistic quality seen in earlier scientific literature and identifies issues such as poor draughtsmanship and inadequate knowledge of reproduction methods as primary reasons for inferior illustrations. By introducing a series of lectures planned at the University of London, Hill aims to remedy these shortcomings, sharing his experiences with different illustration techniques and the intuitive processes that govern high-quality scientific illustration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class NE: Fine Arts: Print media
Subject Illustration of books
Subject Engraving -- Printing
Subject Photomechanical processes
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EBook-No. 34869
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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