ANIMAL KINGDOM - DESIGN WITH ANIMAL AESTHETICSSome of the earliest examples of figurative art in existence are
representations of animals. Whether wild predator or prey, or
domesticated for food or companionship, animals have played an important
role throughout human history. It is no surprise, then, that their very
forms can be imbued with so much meaning. Animal Kingdom, the
first volume in the new series Untamed Graphics, explores the wide
variety of graphic depictions of animals in contemporary design. From
branding and packaging, to product design and installation art, the
examples showcase the diversity as well as universality of their appeal.
Some are gestural or abstract designs that merely hint at their iconic
features, while others are highly stylized, reflecting the voice of the
artist, or the needs of the market or client. From animalistic
typography to boutique window displays, insect identification apps to
larger than life sculptures of stalking tigers, the range of scale is
staggering, with as many variations as there are species on earth. |
