Design of the 20th Century, Hardcover by Fiell, Charlotte; Fiell, Peter, ISBN 3836541068, ISBN-13 9783836541060, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Explore the modern age of design in this Bibliotheca Universalis edition of the 20th century’s key movements and trends. Featuring countless works from around the world, this is an essential compendium for design aficionados everywhere, with star turns including De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Charles and Ray Eames, and Philippe Starck.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTaschen
ISBN-103836541068
ISBN-139783836541060
eBay Product ID (ePID)128413545
Product Key Features
Book TitleDesign of the 20th Century
Number of Pages768 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicHistory & Criticism, Furniture, Decorative Arts
Publication Year2012
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign
AuthorCharlotte & Peter Fiell, Taschen
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.8 in
Item Weight41.9 Oz
Item Length7.7 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews...destined for the reference libraries of designers and architects but also a swell entertainment for the layperson., This is one of those books that any creative should have on the shelf for easy reference... Not only is this book a visual spread of style over the generations, it tells stories about the engineers, architects, designers, and artists behind the pieces., ...destined for the reference libraries of designers and architects but is also a swell entertainment for the layperson.
SynopsisPoised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often staggering results. Our homes and workplaces turned into veritable galleries of style and innovation. From furniture to graphics, it's all here--the work of artists who have shaped and re-created the modern world with a dizzying variety of materials. From the organic to the geometric, from Art Deco, through to Pop and High-Tech, this book contains all the great names--Harry Bertoia, De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Philippe Starck, Charles and Ray Eames, to name only a very few. This essential book is a comprehensive journey through the shapes and colors, forms and functions of design history in the 20th century. An A-Z of designers and design schools, which builds into a complete picture of contemporary living. Lavishly illustrated, this is design in the fullest sense., Explore the modern age of design in this Bibliotheca Universalis edition of the 20th century's key movements and trends. Featuring numerous works from around the world, this is an essential compendium for design aficionados everywhere, with star turns including De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Charles and Ray Eames, and Philippe Starck.