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J.E.H. MacDonald, designer : an anthology of graphic design, illustration and lettering

J.E.H. MacDonald, designer : an anthology of graphic design, illustration and lettering

Stacey, R. H. (Robert H.), author
Book 1996

Though better known as a brilliant landscape painter, J. E. H. MacDonald (1873-1932) was arguably Canada's first professional graphic designer, as we understand that term today--and one of the most versatile and gifted this country has produced. Heavily influenced by such leaders of the international Arts and Crafts movement as William Morris, Walter Crane and John Ruskin and their major Canadian disciples, A. H. Howard, Robert Holmes and G. A. R...

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Arts and crafts movement Canada
Graphic arts Canada
Illustration of books 20th century Canada
MacDonald, J. E. H. (James Edward Hervey), 1873-1932
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ISBN:
9780886293048
0886293049
Description:
xxii, 127 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 126-127)
Contents:
"No ordinary life" / Thoreau MacDonald and Hunter Bishop
An anthology of illustration, lettering, and graphic design
Colour plates
Design for commerce
Design for culture
Illustration
Lettering
Bookplates
Designs for the Arts and Letters Club
LCCN:
cn 96900490
Control Number:
64811
Other Authors:
Archives of Canadian Art
Bishop, Hunter, 1918-1985, researcher
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