Bibliograph

Design, the definitive visual guide, writers, Alexandra Black, R.G. Grant, Ann Kay, Philip Wilkinson, Iain Zaczek

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Design, the definitive visual guide, writers, Alexandra Black, R.G. Grant, Ann Kay, Philip Wilkinson, Iain Zaczek

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Design

Responsibility statement

writers, Alexandra Black, R.G. Grant, Ann Kay, Philip Wilkinson, Iain Zaczek

Sub title

the definitive visual guide

Summary

Find out all about the major design movements of the last 150 years from Arts and Crafts to Bauhaus and browse through the beautiful image catalogues of everything from glassware to posters and typography to chairs. Arranged chronologically, from 1850 to the present day, follow the fascinating evolution of how design has influenced the look and functionality of the objects we use every day from telephones and cameras to toys, furniture and fashion. With profiles of iconic designers such as Alvar Aalto, Frank Gehry, and Philippe Starck and stunning images of buildings and interiors

Table Of Contents

What is design? -- Arts & Crafts, 1850 - 1920 -- Art Nouveau, 1880 - 1910 -- Art Deco, 1919 - 1940 -- Modernism, 1910 - 1939 -- Mid-Century Modern, 1940 - 1959 -- Cultural Revolution, 1960 - 1979 -- Postmodern & Contemporary, 1980s onwards

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