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The Dictionary of Graphic Arts Terms
Hardcover
Dictionaries & EncyclopediasTechnology & EngineeringGraphic Design
ISBN13: 9781025409856
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 322
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Dictionary of Graphic Arts Terms is an essential and comprehensive reference work compiled by Hugo Jahn, designed to bridge the gap between technical expertise and academic understanding in the printing and design industries. This meticulously organized volume provides clear and concise definitions for a vast array of terminology used in the graphic arts, covering everything from traditional typography and typesetting to the intricacies of ink chemistry, paper manufacturing, and binding techniques.
Written with the professional, the apprentice, and the student in mind, this work serves as an authoritative guide to the language of the pressroom and the studio. It explores the evolution of printing processes, including relief, intaglio, and planographic methods, while offering insights into the tools and materials that define the craft. Jahn's expertise ensures that even complex mechanical concepts are accessible, making it a valuable tool for anyone involved in the production of books, periodicals, and commercial art.
As a snapshot of the industry during a period of significant technological advancement, The Dictionary of Graphic Arts Terms remains a significant resource for historians of technology and graphic design. It captures the precision and artistry required in the graphic trades, preserving the nomenclature of a field that sits at the intersection of art and industry.
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