AuthorWood, Phyllis
TitleScientific 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


SUBJECT

  1. Biology -- Atlases
  2. Biological illustration
  3. Medical illustration

LOCATIONCALL#STATUS
Central Library (4th Floor)574.0221 W878S 1994 CHECK SHELVES
Science LibraryQH318 S416w 1994 CHECK SHELVES