Farshid Mesghali
Farshid Mesghali (Persian: فرشید مثقالی, born July 1943) is an Iranian animator, graphic designer, illustrator, animator,[1] and writer who has lived in the United States since 1986. He received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1974 for his “lasting contribution” as a children’s illustrator….. more
Farshid Mesghali studied painting at Tehran University. He began his career as an illustrator at Negin magazine around 60s. He went on working as a graphic designer for years to come. In 70s he joined the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults making animated films, and illustrating books for children wining many international awards. He began painting and drawing and working on some sculptures again in the 70s. In 1979 he moved to Paris. In the next four years he worked as an artist, producing a number of paintings as well as sculptures presented at Sammy King Gallery in Pairs. In 1986 he moved to Southern California, USA…. more
Culture is a publicized strategy in a community, which meets any real or unrealistic need. Simply speaking, culture is what people are living with. Edward Taylor defines culture as a “complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, laws, customs, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society” (Wikipedia). While culture is our developed manifestation of norms, design is the practical approach to implementing these norms in everyday life. For example, in our society, a suit is the cultural norm for men’s formal attire. Design, in this instance, is the actual appearance of the suit. The designer will consider social expectations and trends to develop practical solutions when creating it. …. more
Farshid Mesghali (Persian: فرشید مثقالی , born July 1943) is an Iranian animator, graphic designer, illustrator, animator, and writer who has lived in the United States since 1986. He received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1974 for his “lasting contribution” as a children’s illustrator….. more
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Farshid Mesghali signing The Little Black Fish….. more