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A Book about Design
Complicated Doesn't Make It Good
By Gonyea, Mark
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-80507-575-5
- Publisher
- New York : Henry Holt, 2005.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2005
Gr 1-5 Starting with two circles, one red and one green, symmetrically arranged against a field of white, Gonyea shows how changes in size, shape, and color alter perception. In 10 brief chapters, he covers concepts such as the difference between straight and diagonal lines, the usefulness of using a 1:3:9 design ratio, the clarity of contrast, and the impact of warm and cool colors. One of his strongest examples pits a traditional smiley face against a psychedelic version, reinforcin...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
