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3. Craft
Lynda Mugglestone
in Dictionaries: A Very Short Introduction
Dictionaries, at their most basic, consist of a list of words and meanings. ‘Craft’ shows that how this list is compiled, and meaning subsequently analysed, varies considerably. Johnson's ...
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4. Objects
John Heskett
in Design: A Very Short Introduction
‘Objects’ encompasses a spectrum of three-dimensional artefacts encountered in everyday activities in contexts such as the home, public spaces, work, school, and transport. Objects are a ...
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4. Money, markets, museums
Cynthia Freeland
in Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction
‘Money, markets, museums’ explores relations among artistic, educational, civic, commercial, and spiritual values and the impact of corporations, groups, nations, and wealthy individuals ...
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3. Utility and significance
John Heskett
in Design: A Very Short Introduction
‘Function is one of the most hotly debated terms in design. ‘Utility and significance’ distinguishes between these two concepts in order to understand the meaning of function in design. ...
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Design: A Very Short Introduction
John Heskett
Design: A Very Short Introduction transforms the way we think about design. How does design affect our everyday activities? Do we appreciate its place in our daily lives? ...
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Dictionaries: A Very Short Introduction
Lynda Mugglestone
Dictionaries: A Very Short Introduction demonstrates that dictionaries are not merely works which list the words and meanings of a language. They are human products, reflecting ...
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1. Perfect letters
Paul Luna
in Typography: A Very Short Introduction
Typography is design for reading; a set of visual choices designed to make a written message more accessible, more easily transmitted, more significant, or more attractive. Some letters are ...
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