Illustration - A Concise History

Written by Andrew Hall, a lecturer in Illustration at Central St. Martins in London, this book is like a brilliant introductory short course on the History of Illustration. It presents the history from 1750 to the present day, chronologically covering the evolution of the discipline from the Industrial Revolution to the post-digital age. It also includes what Hall calls features of illustration - Animation, Children's Illustration, Information design, Advertising, Graphic Novel, Scientific & medical illustration, and the like, including mini-histories, practical career advice, and biographies of inspirational practitioners who operated within the field.

Comprehensive and concise, it clips along at an extraordinary pace while contextualizing the subject within a framework of key political events, cultural innovations, and technological advances. Filled with examples and 218 illustrations, all with sources, and a list of museums, galleries, websites, and a brilliant bibliography, this book is an amazing resource. It's ideal for anyone considering a career in Illustration or searching for more context on their practice. 

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Who wrote it?
Andrew Hall

How does it come?
Paperback. 21 x 15 cm approx. 360 pages with 218 illustrations.