Launching the Imagination treats design as both a verb and a noun―as both a process and a product. Design is deliberate―a process of exploring multiple solutions and choosing the most promising option. Through an immersion in 2-D concepts; students are encouraged to develop methods of thinking visually that will serve them throughout their studies and careers.Building on strengths of the previous four editions; Launching the Imagination; 5e; is even more:Concise. Every sentence has been refined; so that maximum content can be communicated as clearly and concisely as possible.Colorful. In addition to full-color throughout the book; the writing is livelier than that in most textbooks. Analogies are often used to expand communication; and every visual example has been carefully selected for maximum impact.Comprehensive. LTI is the only foundational text will full sections devoted to Critical and Creative Thinking and to Time-based Design. Photo program is global; represents a myriad of stylistic approaches; and prominently features design and media arts as well as more traditional art forms.Contemporary. Over half of the visual examples now represent artworks completed since 1970.Compelling. Four new Applied Creativity interviews have been added to this edition. With at least four visual examples per interview; this new feature follows the process by which leading artists and designers have developed their artworks. In Chapter 5 designer Steve Quinn describes the seven-step sequence he uses in developing websites; logos; and motion graphics. In Chapter 6; Jim Elniski describes Greenhouse Chicago; an adaptive re-use home that is both highly energy-efficient and beautiful. In Chapter 7; Kendall Buster describes stages in the completion of a complex sculpture; from preliminary drawing to installation. In Chapter 8; painter Carrie Ann Baade discusses the sources of her images and four major steps in their development. Five artist Profiles have also been retained from previous editions: Illustrator Bob Dacey; painter Suzanne Stryk; metalsmith Marilyn da Silva; ceramicist David MacDonald; and composer Michael Remson. Up to eight additional interviews can be added to through custom editions. Working together; the Applied Creativity interviews and the Profiles give students direct access to a wonderful range of practicing artists and designers.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. The best introductory book for ThomismBy Bobby BambinoAlthough it is not advertised as such; this book can be thought of as an introduction to the metaphysics necessary to begin to understand Thomistic metaphysics. This is so because broadly speaking; this book argues against nominalism and for real essentialism. Knowing what the issues are and how nominalism has infected our thinking in nearly all walks of life in this day and age is very important to begin understanding a proper metaphysical worldview. This is simply THE best book there is for that. It is simple and readable; something anyone with no philosophical background whatsoever can pick up and read. Adler lays out the important issues carefully in an understandable way; and gives refutations of them. But again; in a very simple and common sense kind of way. I would recommend reading this book even before Feser. This book gives a more broad philisophical point of view than Feser. Do not underestimate Adler just because he was a "popularized" of philosophy. He does it right. He brings the ideas to the masses without compromising rigor and care. I give this book my highest recommendation.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Excellent book; as is anything penned by this authorBy J. A. HansenExcellent book; as is anything penned by this author. How rare voices like his are in this day... Excellent service; product better than described. Vey pleased with all aspects of this transaction.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book hits it out of the park.By BillyExcellent examples and guidance through the logical implications of modern philosophys mis-steps.I have listened to this book twice and have found it very enriching.A must-listen (read) for any Aristotlean or Thomist.
