ART & ARCANA - Dungeons & Dragons - A Visual History Book
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- čas přidán 16. 01. 2022
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Taking a look at some of the most iconic fantasy art of all time.
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From one of the most iconic game brands in the world, this official DUNGEONS & DRAGONS illustrated history provides an unprecedented look at the visual evolution of the brand, showing its continued influence on the worlds of pop culture and fantasy. Inside the book, you’ll find more than seven hundred pieces of artwork-from each edition of the core role-playing books, supplements, and adventures; as well as Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance novels; decades of Dragon and Dungeon magazines; and classic advertisements and merchandise; plus never-before-seen sketches, large-format canvases, rare photographs, one-of-a-kind drafts, and more from the now-famous designers and artists associated with DUNGEONS & DRAGONS. The superstar author team gained unparalleled access to the archives of Wizards of the Coast and the personal collections of top collectors, as well as the designers and illustrators who created the distinctive characters, concepts, and visuals that have defined fantasy art and gameplay for generations. This is the most comprehensive collection of D&D imagery ever assembled, making this the ultimate collectible for the game's millions of fans around the world.
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Completely agree. The old line drawings leave room in your imagination. I wondered if I was the only person who thought that. The newer stuff is cool too but it’s a lot different.
As a kid of the 80's this art and the original Warhammer 40K art made up my childhood. This video took me bad there. Thank you.
Same feeling about the cover art. Bought this book a little over a year ago. Read it up to the era I played, and honestly don't even know if I looked through the 2nd half. The commentary around the artwork gives a good history of the game as well.
Steininger= “it’s big, it’s heavy”
Me= “ITS WOOD! LOG! LOG!”
I grew up with 3e/3.5, I always kind of found the older art simplistic and underwhelming but the way he described it as an in-universe artistic interpretation made me appreciate it.
Hey Sam, the secret sauce you are thinking of is the source material.
The old days of D&D etc the artists and writers/creators had not too much visually and written work wise to reference. So for them everything was from their own minds something they would create with barely any point of reference due to just as you stated finding a language for their imagination as the art form history etc they had was just as abstract. Then you have modern artists/writers/creators who have a multitude of creations to fall back on where their imagination doesn't have to work nearly as hard. I'm not calling them lazy since it's not like they do it on purpose, it's more of a learned trait.
P.S.- I would suggest old Jim Kirkwood albums for when you're reading stuff like this, totally sets the mood
Great review! Seeing you flip through these pages really brings back memories. I am glad to see I am not the only one with a totally beat up Players Handbook.
I think you are really onto something when you talk about how the naivete of the early art worked. It was not necessarily better, but it captured a sense of innocence and imagination. 5:14, for example. The mind flayer blasting psionic waves like lightning bolts, while the adventurers' hair stand up on end like they came out of old comic strips. It is so goofy, but it just works. The tapdancing umber hulk was a nice touch, too. Did they have various artists back in the day, with their own distinctive styles?
Anyway, thanks again for a great review!
Im waiting on ama,on to deliver me my copy. Found it for 26$ though! Im old & partial to the pre 1990s art, so im a little bummed to find so much of the book is aimed at more modern iterations of the game.
Adore the old school D&D art so much and I’m only 19 (so no nostalgia.) I don’t really like the modern style haha. Completely agree with how your articulated that as well. “Whimsy” is the word.
I chocked it up to me not liking digital art so much, do you think that dislike is misplaced and it’s more about style, the modern being a little too slick etc?
Then carry the flame good sire.
i was looking for an artwork very time ago and very old i think of a giant green beetle sitting on a throne with gold and jewels underneath and with a demonized knight with a sword,¿¿do you know it and where i can find it?????
Digital art is expect at a higher volume. Since it is faster to work digitally, you have less time to think. Since digital art is more accessible, there are more people with less talent.
such a bummer how the company has devolved into sjw stuff. Thanks for the trip down memory lane though.