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Neshan Iranian Graphic Design Magazine
Neshan Is Professional and Educational Magazine with the Intention of Ameliorating Ties between the Graphic Designers of Iran, Asia and all parts of the world
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An Interview with Farshid Mesghali |
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Mohammad-Reza Riazi |
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 Iraj
Afshar |
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 Micky
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A Review of Martin Woodtli's Works |
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The Wounded Achille's Heel of Iranian Graphic Education |
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Number 13 Spring 2007 |
In Search of Roots |
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Lithography is one of the late 18th century European inventions. Prior to that time printing of pictures was done by engraving on wood or metal. This invention brought forth a revolution in printing and indirectly in the art of graphic design. Lithography was first initiated by the German Aloys Senefelder in 1798 B.C. in Bavaria and after that throughout the 19th century it became a widespread and popular technique that drew the attention of artists. Painters shifted from engraving on metal to lithography because they could more delicately and completely work on shading. Continue |
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