Design Basics 6th Edition

I am very happy with this product . It was well wrapped . The content is exactly what I was looking for .

If you are an art student or artist, irrespective of medium, you will profit from studying this book. I see so many works that don't work because of mediocre design. Take the principle of "unity". I see so many contemporary works, both in museums and galleries, where the artists should have stopped, but felt compelled to add more, and broke the piece because they didn't understand unity.My favorite book on design. I gave away my first copy and bought it again. Good examples. Most other design books strike me as being somewhere between ambiguous and vacuous such that one wonders if those author would agree with themselves an hour after writing a paragraph. The design world is full of nonsense so this is a refreshing alternative. "Design Basics" is more direct and many of the examples are straight forward. The cartoons at the beginning of the chapters are illustrative and priceless. If you are an art student, start with the table of contents and consider if you understand each topic and can give examples from your own work.

Bought the book used so it was in fair condition. Just thought the price was quite high for the condition it was in. They also told me that I was going to be receiving a new one but then after contacted me saying there was a mistake. Probably won't be purchasing a textbook from them again but overall okay service.

Every artist(of different backgrounds) I've worked with and respected have talked to be about this book. You can build a great foundation reading it from time to time. After working some time, I go back in and learn or re-learn valuable advice. This is not a "sit down and read it from start to finish and you will become a master", but acts like a reference. From time to time pick up a section and REALLY learn/understand what it is trying to teach you. Feel it. I am a better artist by having read this book.

I bought this book from "Anybook" through Amazon. The book is fine, although later versions are nicer--better quality paper and better quality photos. Therefore I did not want to give it 5 stars. However this book was $53 compared to $90 to $129 for later versions. It was sold as NEW and indeed is a new book, perfect condition.The book seems to have excellent information for any type of artist. I would recommend the book, particularly a later version if you can spend the money.

Bought this book for my beginning Design class in college, and learned so much from it! It's very easy to read and explains all the design elements and principles very well. I was also very pleased with how quickly it came in the mail, and how great of condition it was in, even though I bought it used.

This book was required for my freshman color and design class in 2001. In spite of the newer versions, this is still a great edition. The book came in excellent condition.

i rated this 5 stars because the book was in really awesome condition and it got shipped and was here when it said it would be here. There is really nothing i disliked about the product or anything at all. I would recommended anyone to purchase the Design Basics from this person. You won't be disappointed.

As described, fast delivery, thanks!

Essential design guide for painters and for all artists at every level.I keep re-reading it and get more from it every time.

Great book, good condition, fast shipping. Thank you!