Tracing the development of modern design from the Crystal Palace of 1851 to the present, this work shows the interrelationship of architecture, industrial design, interior design, graphic design and photography/ It emphasizes the impact of mechanization on these disciplines and discusses evolving styles in the light of new technology as well as new art movements.
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This abundantly illustrated overview of modern design across continents and cultures highlights key movements and design traditions. A cross-disciplinary book, it outlines the milestones of modern design history, including Art Nouveau's breathtaking ornament, the Bauhaus' "new vision", the rise of the International Style, postmodernism and contemporary currents, ranging from the Crystal Palace of 1851 to the iPhone.
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