19th Century Graphic Design and the Gutenberg Galaxy
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“The Gutenberg era...is a consistent series of static shots or 'fixed points of view' in homogenous relationship. Homogenisation of men and materials will become the great programme of the Gutenberg era, the source of wealth and power unknown to any other time or technology” [Mcluhan, M, The Gutenburg Galaxy(1962)]This 5 page paper looks at this quote and uses three examples of graphic design from the 19th century to show how the era of print ushered in the concept of 'the static or fragmented shot' and 'homogenisation of men or materials'. The bibliography cites 6 sources.
Filename: TE19guten.rtf

20th Century Computer Graphic Design
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30 pages in length. There have been myriad technological advances throughout the past one hundred years. Indeed, the twentieth century turned out to be the springboard for the unprecedented advancement in the graphic design industry, effectively availing entirely new and divergent concepts with which designers can create. From meager beginnings, the graphic design industry has progressed into a much utilized and highly respected enterprise. The writer discusses various changes and occurrence influential to the 20th century graphic design industry, including the transition from 2D to 3D; the incorporation of feng shui; and the issues of gender inequality. Bibliography lists 18 sources.
Filename: TLCgrf20.wps

A Comparison of the Artistic Style of Children’s Book Illustrators Pat Cummings and Rosemary Wells
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A 7 page comparison of the work of these prominent illustrators. This paper discusses the artists ideology as well as their respective styles. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PPartChildIllus.rtf

A Drawing of a Praying Mantis: Line, Shape, Mass, and Vector
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A 5 page analysis of a simplistic piece of art produced by a young child. This paper defines line, shape, color, mass, and vector and notes the utilization of each in the subject artwork. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPartIns.rtf