An Illustration is a visualisation such as drawing, painting, photograph or other work of art that stresses subject more than form. The aim of an illustration is to elucidate or decorate a story, poem or piece of textual information (such as a newspaper article), traditionally by providing a visual representation of something described in the text.

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Illustrations can be used to display a wide range of subject matter and serve a variety of functions like:

• giving faces to characters in a story;
• displaying a number of examples of an item described in an academic textbook (e.g. A Typology);
• visualising step-wise sets of instructions in a technical manual.
• communicating subtle thematic tone in a narrative.
• linking brands to the ideas of human expression, invididuality and creativity.
• making a reader laugh or smile.

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Callable Bull/Bear Contracts– an illustration - Malaysia Star
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:30:53 -0000
Callable Bull/Bear Contracts– an illustrationMalaysia Star, Malaysia - Jul 4, 2008In the illustration, the Funding Cost for the CBBC one month later is assumed to be 333 (3375-3042), representing the difference between the price of CBBC ...
Stroke by stroke, sketcher captures 'soul of a person' - Boston Globe
Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:58:31 -0000
Boston GlobeStroke by stroke, sketcher captures 'soul of a person'Boston Globe, United States - 2 hours agoHe drew his first illustration in third grade - a pumpkin. The moment marked his love for drawing, but for more than a decade, he rarely did it for ...
I wish we could have done this in my day - Times Online
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:15:30 -0000
I wish we could have done this in my dayTimes Online, UK - 13 hours agoThe panels and sidebars with illustration are appealing. The ability to devote separate sections to News, Sport, World, Money, Comment, Focus, is enviable; ...Your new-look Sunday Times Times Onlineall 2 news articles
Pop-up maestro - Financial Times
Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:16:04 -0000
Pop-up maestroFinancial Times, UK - Jul 4, 2008He has won the Kate Greenaway medal for illustration twice and this year was shortlisted for the Hans Christian Andersen Illustration Award. ...
TASCHEN Presents: Illustration Now New Book Release - TAXI Design Network
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:25:59 -0000
TAXI Design NetworkTASCHEN Presents: Illustration Now New Book ReleaseTAXI Design Network, NY - Jul 4, 2008From magazines and newspapers to ads, websites, album covers, and even mobile phone wallpaper, illustration is a crucial element in visual communication ...
Dmitry Maksimov’s Creative Illustration - Cartel Agency Inc.
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:31:48 -0000
Cartel Agency Inc.Dmitry Maksimov’s Creative IllustrationCartel Agency Inc., UK - Jul 4, 2008Looking through the inspiration section on del.icio.us, I came upon this great livejournal, showcasing the work of Russian artist Dmitry Maksimov. ...

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