TY - BOOK AU - Poulin, Richard. TI - The language of graphic design: an illustrated handbook for understanding fundamental design principles SN - 9781592536764 AV - NC 997 .P863 2011 PY - 2011/// CY - Beverly, Mass. PB - Rockport Publishers KW - Design KW - Graphic arts N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 272-274) and index; Point -- Line -- Shape -- Form -- Light -- Color -- Texture -- Scale -- Movement -- Space -- Balance -- Symmetry -- Asymmetry -- Tension -- Closure -- Expression -- Abstraction -- Tone -- Contrast -- Figure ground -- Frame -- Proportion -- Image -- Pattern -- Typography -- Grid N2 - 'The Language of Graphic Design' provides graphic design students and practitioners with an in-depth understanding of the fundamental elements and principles of their language, what they are, why they are important and how to use them effectively ER -