Description
Embark on a vibrant journey around the globe with '199 Flags'—a visually stunning hardback book that unveils the captivating world of flag design. Perfect for design enthusiasts, geography aficionados, and history lovers, this beautifully crafted tome spans 304 pages filled with rich illustrations and insightful commentary. Graphic designer Orith Kolodny expertly explores the intricate shapes, figures, and colors that comprise national flags, revealing the intentional and meaningful design choices that differentiate them. Organized by unique design elements like stripes, diagonal lines, and natural symbols, this book provides a refreshing perspective that emphasizes creativity over geography. Dive deep into the striking visuals and learn how countries, despite their diverse climates and cultures, often share common design themes. Ideal as a thoughtful gift for dads, designers, travelers, and those who cherish history, '199 Flags' invites you to decode the visual language of flags and appreciate their significance. This guide is not just a decorative book; it's an intriguing exploration that prioritizes understanding over rote memorization. Bring home '199 Flags' today and discover the world through its magnificent banners. Delivery is available nationwide, ensuring you receive this exquisite addition to your collection without hassle.
By Kolodny, Orith
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 304
Publisher Chronicle Books
Journey around the world through 199 flags! This striking visual book explores the shapes, figures, and colors of flag design. Whether a national flag features vertical stripes or horizontal ones, two colors or more, symbols drawn from nature or from history-each detail of its design is intentional and loaded with meaning. Graphic designer Orith Kolodny demystifies the recurring colors and visual components of national flags. Through the study of flag design, this book shows that countries with vastly different climates and cultures often have more in common than one might expect. This book is: * Organized by design rather than geography * Divided into categories such as stripes, diagonal lines, triangles, circles, crosses, and natural forms (like suns, moons, stars, and trees) * A stylish introduction to the iconography of independence 199 Flags explores the meaning behind each flag in an entertaining and accessible way. Through a captivating combination of design theory and world history, you'll learn how to decode the symbols and interpret shapes of flags through a designer's eye. * A perfect gift for dads, designers, travelers, geography nerds, and history buffs * Learn about our world in a unique way that prioritizes design and meaning over rote memorization. * Great for fans of Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities by David Airey, The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman, Flags of the World by Sylvie Bednar, and Draplin Design Co. by Aaron James Draplin
By Kolodny, Orith
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages 304
Publisher Chronicle Books
Journey around the world through 199 flags! This striking visual book explores the shapes, figures, and colors of flag design. Whether a national flag features vertical stripes or horizontal ones, two colors or more, symbols drawn from nature or from history-each detail of its design is intentional and loaded with meaning. Graphic designer Orith Kolodny demystifies the recurring colors and visual components of national flags. Through the study of flag design, this book shows that countries with vastly different climates and cultures often have more in common than one might expect. This book is: * Organized by design rather than geography * Divided into categories such as stripes, diagonal lines, triangles, circles, crosses, and natural forms (like suns, moons, stars, and trees) * A stylish introduction to the iconography of independence 199 Flags explores the meaning behind each flag in an entertaining and accessible way. Through a captivating combination of design theory and world history, you'll learn how to decode the symbols and interpret shapes of flags through a designer's eye. * A perfect gift for dads, designers, travelers, geography nerds, and history buffs * Learn about our world in a unique way that prioritizes design and meaning over rote memorization. * Great for fans of Logo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities by David Airey, The Design of Everyday Things by Don Norman, Flags of the World by Sylvie Bednar, and Draplin Design Co. by Aaron James Draplin