A Visual Language: Elements of Design

by David Cohen, Scott Anderson

This is a practical approach to the theory of visual language, taking
the basics of line, shape, tone, colour, texture, form, scale, space
and light and discussing how to use them. The first half of the book
talks about how artists can use these elements to create their own
visual language and how this can be applied to develop their own work.
This text is illustrated with the ceramic work of David Cohen. The
second half of the book is divided into sections, each written by a
prominent crafts person, expounding on how they have developed and used
their own visual language. These craftspeople Alison Kinnaird
(glass engraver), Jack Cunningham (jeweller), John Creed (metalworker), Graham Stewart (silversmith) and Anna King (weaver).

Genres: Art

112 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2006

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Reviews

[Francesca · Rating 3 out of 5]

Has some excellent examples of each medium but the examples are a little dated even though the techniques and theory is supposed to be timeless. Makes you wonder... but is never discussed.