Design through discovery

by Marjorie Elliott Bevlin

An ideal choice for courses that combine the study of two-dimensional and three-dimensional art, this book presents an analysis of the elements and principles of design as they apply to various fields of human design.

Genres: Art

382 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1970

Reviews

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a basic design book. It starts with what design is and what the various design terms, like balance, form, texture, color, and mass are. It slowly shows the evolution of a design. Then it goes into color in depth, how structure and design work, and design that is decorative. The next section is how design is used in various needs: apparel, wood, glass, bookmaking, advertising, sculpture, and photography. The last section is how design works in the places we live in: interior decorating, garden design, and city planning. It’s got loads of illustrations to show the various topics. Easy to read; suitable for a beginning course in design.

[Dawn Hunter · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is an interesting glimpse into the past and the structure of teaching beginning students from an art and craft perspective. It is materials-based and not conceptually driven, like contemporary Foundations art classes.

[Phyllis]

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