Meggs History of Graphic Design

The bestselling graphic design reference updated for the digital age

Meggs′ History of Graphic Design presents an all–inclusive, visually spectacular account of the people, events, and signal creations that have shaped the field of graphic design. This brilliantly imagined new Sixth Edition gives historical context to the latest trends and technologies overtaking the graphic design landscape, including developments in web, multimedia, and interactive design.

Packed with a wealth of material for inspiration and emulation, including more than 1,500 eye–catching images, this new edition unfolds as a who′s–who of luminaries in the field from the early pioneers to the latest visionaries. See the evolution of graphic design from cave paintings, to the development of typography, to the emergence of American modernism, and beyond, as this visually engaging edition provides:

A complete and up–to–date examination of design movements in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia A revealing look at the thinking and achievements that led to today′s emerging design trends and technologies Convenient timelines that frame the history of graphic design within the broader context of world events

The first step to mastering a profession is becoming intimately familiar with its past, and Meggs′ History of Graphic Design, Sixth Edition puts it all there for you to enjoy.

The late Philip B. Meggs is an inductee into the Art Directors Hall of Fame and received its Educator′s Award for lifetime achievement. A former contributing editor to Print magazine, he authored more than a dozen books and 150 articles and papers on design and typography.

Alston W. Purvis is Professor of Visual Arts at the Boston University College of Fine Arts where he serves as Chair of the Department of Graphic Design. He is author and co–author of numerous books on graphic design history.