The art of map illustration : a step-by-step artistic exploration of contemporary cartography and mapmaking
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Contributors
Hancock, James Gulliver, author,
Haworth, Hennie, author,
Hill, Stuart, author,
King, Sarah (Illustrator), author,
Carbajal, Stephanie, contributor.
Published
Lake Forest, CA : Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc., 2018.
Format
Book
ISBN
1633224848, 9781633224841
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 30 cm
Status
Checked Out
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Published
Lake Forest, CA : Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc., 2018.
Language
English
ISBN
1633224848, 9781633224841

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 144).
Description
Embark on a unique artistic journey with The Art of Map Illustration! In this stunning book, visual storytellers, artists, and map enthusiasts alike will discover how to create a variety of bold, colorful, and lively maps using pen and ink, watercolor, mixed media, and digital art tools - step by step! Under the guidance and encouragement of four gifted map artists, aspiring mapmakers will learn how to work with the basic tools of the trade, as well as how to create distinctive maps of global points of interest, urban cities, quaint neighborhoods, and even the solar system. Artists will also learn how to use map art to evoke mood, communicate ideas, and express time and place. With dozens of tips, helpful techniques, and loads of inspiration, The Art of Map Illustration is the ultimate resource for contemporary artists seeking to learn the time-treasured art of cartography. -- back cover.

Subjects

LC Subjects
Cartography in art.
Drawing -- Technique.
Map drawing -- Technique.
Maps in art.
Symbolism in art.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Hancock, J. G., Haworth, H., Hill, S., King, S. (., & Carbajal, S. (2018). The art of map illustration: a step-by-step artistic exploration of contemporary cartography and mapmaking . Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

James Gulliver, Hancock et al.. 2018. The Art of Map Illustration: A Step-by-step Artistic Exploration of Contemporary Cartography and Mapmaking. Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

James Gulliver, Hancock et al.. The Art of Map Illustration: A Step-by-step Artistic Exploration of Contemporary Cartography and Mapmaking Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc, 2018.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Hancock, James Gulliver,, et al. The Art of Map Illustration: A Step-by-step Artistic Exploration of Contemporary Cartography and Mapmaking Walter Foster Publishing, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group USA, Inc., 2018.

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