Information Graphics

About the book: Graphs, maps, statistics, and diagrams: This comprehensive collection of infographics explores the phenomenon of visual communication in the age of Big Data. Over 400 exemplary graphics, with topics ranging from journalism to art and from politics to education, are accompanied by essays that trace the history of the ever-evolving art form of visual explanation.

Biography: Sandra Rendgen is an author and concept developer; her publications include TASCHEN's Information Graphics and Understanding the World. She studied Cultural Studies and Art History in Berlin and Amsterdam and has always been interested in the interconnections between visual culture and technology. Data visualization and interactive media are among her central themes, as is the history of infographics. Sandra Rendgen lives with her family in Berlin.
Julius Wiedemann studied Graphic Design and Marketing and worked in Tokyo as an art editor for digital media and design magazines. His TASCHEN titles include the Illustration Now! and Record Covers series, as well as collections of infographics and books on advertising and design.

Pages: 480
AUTHOR
EDITOR: Sandra Rendgen
Julius Wiedemann
First published: 07/13/2020
Book language: Multilingual (English, French, German)
Edition: INT
ISBN: 978-3-8365-8383-1
Topics: Graphic Design
Dimensions: 21.0 cm x 31.5 cm, Weight 2.42 kg

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