Art, Design and Visual Thinking
by Charlotte Jirousek
Publisher: Cornell University 2007
Description:
An introduction to visual arts and design that stresses the components of visual thinking and visual language underlying design and the fine arts. The text is intended to serve students with a wide range of experience, no background is needed, no special skills.
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