Overview
Poised 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.
Full Product Details
Author: Charlotte & Peter Fiell ,
TASCHEN
Publisher: Taschen GmbH
Imprint: Taschen GmbH
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 4.50cm
, Length: 19.50cm
Weight: 1.185kg
ISBN: 9783836541091
ISBN 10: 3836541092
Pages: 768
Publication Date: 15 August 2012
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Language: French
Reviews
An important and accessible reference. 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.
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. An important and accessible reference.
Une reference importante et accessible. ...Une bible pour un siecle de design. Voici une sorte de guide que tout amoureux, amateur, decorateur, se doit d'avoir dans sa bibliotheque...tout y passe dans ce petit volume facile a manier et a ranger a portee de main.
Author Information
Charlotte and Peter Fiell are well-known design authors having written over sixty books on the subject. Among their various areas of specialization is the realm of luxury goods in all its diverse forms. The Fiells have lectured widely, guest taught courses, curated exhibitions, and consulted manufacturing companies, museums, salerooms, and major private collectors around the world. Together, they have written numerous TASCHEN books.
