This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 15002504
Title: Modern book illustrators and their work
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Modern Book Illustrators and Their Work" edited by C. Geoffrey Holme and Ernest G. Halton, with text by M. C. Salaman, is a collection of essays and illustrations that explores the art of modern book illustration, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the various techniques and aesthetics of book illustrations and highlights the contributions of numerous notable artists of the time. Through its examination of illustrations, it delves into the evolving relationship between text and visual art in literature. The book contains a comprehensive overview of prominent illustrators, providing insight into their individual styles and contributions to the craft. Key figures such as Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Walter Crane are discussed, showcasing their unique approaches to book illustration that blend artistry with interpretative meaning. The essays touch on the historical development of book illustration in England, from its primitive beginnings to its more refined state in the 20th century, while also critiquing the technical advancements in reproduction methods that have influenced contemporary works. Overall, this volume serves as both a celebration of the golden age of illustration and a resource for understanding the artistic standards being pursued in the modern era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Salaman, Malcolm C. (Malcolm Charles), 1855-1940
Editor: Holme, C. Geoffrey (Charles Geoffrey), 1887-1954
Editor: Halton, Ernest G., 1887-1954
EBook No.: 65994
Published: Aug 5, 2021
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: Illustration of books -- Great Britain
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15002504
Title: Modern book illustrators and their work
Note: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Modern Book Illustrators and Their Work" edited by C. Geoffrey Holme and Ernest G. Halton, with text by M. C. Salaman, is a collection of essays and illustrations that explores the art of modern book illustration, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the various techniques and aesthetics of book illustrations and highlights the contributions of numerous notable artists of the time. Through its examination of illustrations, it delves into the evolving relationship between text and visual art in literature. The book contains a comprehensive overview of prominent illustrators, providing insight into their individual styles and contributions to the craft. Key figures such as Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Walter Crane are discussed, showcasing their unique approaches to book illustration that blend artistry with interpretative meaning. The essays touch on the historical development of book illustration in England, from its primitive beginnings to its more refined state in the 20th century, while also critiquing the technical advancements in reproduction methods that have influenced contemporary works. Overall, this volume serves as both a celebration of the golden age of illustration and a resource for understanding the artistic standards being pursued in the modern era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Contributor: Salaman, Malcolm C. (Malcolm Charles), 1855-1940
Editor: Holme, C. Geoffrey (Charles Geoffrey), 1887-1954
Editor: Halton, Ernest G., 1887-1954
EBook No.: 65994
Published: Aug 5, 2021
Downloads: 141
Language: English
Subject: Illustration of books -- Great Britain
LoCC: Fine Arts: Drawing, Design, Illustration
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.