The "Image" And "Meaning" Of The Book Cover Design

Objective Research the manifestation and mutual relationship between “image”and “meaning” of the book cover design, enrich the concept and practice system ofthe Chinese modern books art, unscramble the cover design from a deeper level,topropose some methods of book cover design for those designers. Method From thecultural identity of the book cover, this thesis describes the function and source ofthe “meaning” of book cover, and analyzes expression of “meaning”of cover designand the conception and layout of “image”. Conclusion Book cover design is a kindof art for “image” and “meaning”.“Image” is the body, and is attached the life that“meaning” endows.“Meaning” is the soul, and is presented as “image”, and alsodecides “image”.