Scientific illustration : a guide to biological, zoological, and medical rendering techniques, design, printing, and display / Phyllis Wood ; with chapter on computer graphics by Patrick McDonnell
Imprint
New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold : John Wiley, c1994
Edition
2nd ed
Descript
ix, 158 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm
SUMMARY
This volume guides readers through the materials, methods, principles, and practice used to create all types of medical, biological, and zoological illustrations. It includes information on computer graphics that encompasses hardware, software, techniques, and usage tips. The author provides a basic overview of the field, including introductory rendering techniques, and an in-depth discussion of the many applications of the work, such as presentation graphics and exhibit design
CONTENT
Perspective -- Drawing -- Light and shadow -- Black-and-white drawing -- Continuous tone -- Color -- Animals and plants -- Diagrams -- Design and layout -- Printing for publication -- Exhibits -- Computer graphics -- Career guide