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Illustration/Illumination

Suzanne Hill

A picture tells a thousand words. An illustrator has a fundamental role in enlightening us and interpreting a story. In this topic we'll explore the unique art of illustration, discussing the varying styles and techniques of individual artists, eras, and markets from magazines, newspapers, picture books, to cartoons, comics, and book jackets. This includes calligraphy, greeting cards, posters, illuminated manuscripts, personalized logos, monograms, product packaging, ads, brochures, T-shirts, menus, gift wrap, tiles, carpet, wallpaper,charts, symbols, models, graphs, diagrams, and maps.

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Illustration/Illumination

A Child's Point of View

"Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge" is equally strong in its captivating language, its tender message, and its vibrant illustrations.

Visit to the Book of Kells

If you get the chance, be sure to visit the Book of Kells in Dublin, Ireland.

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili

An amazing example of incunabula, Hypnerotomachia Poliphili is a beautiful and intriguing art object.

What Our Written Language Illustrates About Our Culture

Critically acclaimed linguist and cultural critic John McWhorter traces the precipitous decline of language in contemporary America, illustrating that casual, everyday speech has conquered the formal in all areas, from public speeches to education to everyday journalism.

What Does What I Read Illustrate About Me?

What does what I read illustrate about me? For school, I had to give a presentation about what my reading illustrated about me. While this struck me at first as a dull task, it gave me reason for self-assessment.

Solving the Riddle of the Rosetta Stone

Deciphering the Rosetta Stone opened up an understanding of the ancient Egyptians. The language of ancient Egypt had been a riddle to scholars for many hundreds of years. The Rosetta Stone solved the riddle.

Pictures of Portland

Portland, Oregon's allure is its creativity.

Depictions of Judith

Three depictions of Judith Beheading Holofernes

How I Picture Dad

How I picture my Dad.

Edouard Vuillard’s Interior Scenes

Edouard Vuillard's paintings are currently being celebrated at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.

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Illustration/Illumination

Altered Books (10 msgs)

investigate phenomenon of book through matereiality (1 msgs)

A Child's Point of View (2 msgs)

Visit to the Book of Kells (5 msgs)

Featured Writer (1 msgs)

Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (4 msgs)

What Our Written Language Illustrates About Our Culture (5 msgs)

What Does What I Read Illustrate About Me? (3 msgs)

Solving the Riddle of the Rosetta Stone (1 msgs)

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