{"product_id":"199-flags-isbn-9781452182650","title":"199 Flags","description":"\u003cb\u003eJourney around the world through 199 flags! This striking visual book explores the shapes, figures, and colors of flag design. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhether a national flag features vertical stripes or horizontal ones, two colors or more, symbols drawn from nature or from history—each detail of its design is intentional and loaded with meaning. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGraphic designer Orith Kolodny demystifies the recurring colors and visual components of national flags.\u003c\/b\u003e Through the study of flag design, this book shows that countries with vastly different climates and cultures often have more in common than one might expect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is:\u003cbr\u003e• Organized by design rather than geography\u003cbr\u003e• Divided into categories such as stripes, diagonal lines, triangles, circles, crosses, and natural forms (like suns, moons, stars, and trees)\u003cbr\u003e• A stylish introduction to the iconography of independence\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e199 Flags\u003c\/i\u003e explores the meaning behind each flag in an entertaining and accessible way. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThrough a captivating combination of design theory and world history, you'll learn how to decode the symbols and interpret shapes of flags through a designer's eye.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• A perfect gift for dads, designers, travelers, geography nerds, and history buffs  \u003cbr\u003e• Learn about our world in a unique way that prioritizes design and meaning over rote memorization.\u003cbr\u003e• Great for fans of \u003ci\u003eLogo Design Love: A Guide to Creating Iconic Brand Identities\u003c\/i\u003e by David Airey, \u003ci\u003eThe Design of Everyday Things\u003c\/i\u003e by Don Norman, \u003ci\u003eFlags of the World\u003c\/i\u003e by Sylvie Bednar, and \u003ci\u003eDraplin Design Co.\u003c\/i\u003e by Aaron James Draplin","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44894638244069,"sku":"NP9781452182650","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/199-flags-isbn-9781452182650","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}