In-Class
Class discussion on: Meggs’ History of Graphic Design
- Chapter 1: The invention of writing, pgs. 4–17
- Chapter 2: Alphabets, pgs. 18–30
- Chapter 3: The Asian contribution, pgs. 31–41
- Chapter 4: Illuminated manuscripts, pgs. 42–59 (Whew!)
ANM102-Session2-Ancient Writing
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Homework
Read, take notes and be ready to discuss: Meggs’ History of Graphic Design
- Chapter 5: Printing comes to Europe, pgs. 64–77
- Chapter 6: The German illustrated book, pgs. 78–93
- Chapter 7: Renaissance graphic design, pgs. 94–116
- Chapter 8: An epoch of typographic genius, pgs. 117–130 (Whew!)
