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Sommar, Ingrid

 
9781847325891: Scandinavian Design: Classic and Modern Scandinavian Design and Its Influence on the World
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ISBN 10 : 1847325890 ISBN 13 : 9781847325891
Editeur : Carlton Books Ltd, 2011

Synopsis

The designs of the Nordic nations - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - are today taken for granted, so familiar are we with the blonde wood, cool, airy spaces and clean design values of the north. However, during the first wave of Scandinavian design in the mid-twentieth century, many of the concepts produced were considered revolutionary, pushing natural materials to their limits and producing well-designed items that were aimed at society as a whole rather than a select few. Since the beginning of the 1990s a new generation of Scandinavian designers has appeared to international acclaim, and once again pushed the boundaries of modern design and innovation. Classic designs such as Arne Jacobsen's "Ant Chair" have been reinterpreted, while architects such as Snohetta and 3 X Nielsen have made bold statements in their structures. Even cultural icons such as the Icelandic singer Bjork have ensured international focus is firmly on the north. With over 300 images, illustrating every aspect of Nordic lifestyle from fashion to food, "Scandinavian Design" is a stunning and comprehensive overview of one of the great genres of modern design and a group of nations whose approach to everyday living has had an immense influence on contemporary lifestyle.

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À propos de l'auteur

Ingrid Sommar is a writer specialising in design. She has written for many journals and periodicals including Form, Arkitektur, Graphis and Elle Decoration. She is the author of Stockholm Modern and Ø Design, both published by Wahlström & Widstrand. She lives in Malmö, Sweden.

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The designs of the Nordic nations - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - are today taken for granted, so familiar are we with the blonde wood, cool, airy spaces and clean design values of the north. However, during the first wave of Scandinavian design in the mid-twentieth century, many of the concepts produced were considered revolutionary, pushing natural materials to their limits and producing well-designed items that were aimed at society as a whole rather than a select few. Since the beginning of the 1990s a new generation of Scandinavian designers has appeared to international acclaim, and once again pushed the boundaries of modern design and innovation. Classic designs such as Arne Jacobsen's "Ant Chair" have been reinterpreted, while architects such as Snohetta and 3 X Nielsen have made bold statements in their structures. Even cultural icons such as the Icelandic singer Bjork have ensured international focus is firmly on the north. With over 300 images, illustrating every aspect of Nordic lifestyle from fashion to food, "Scandinavian Design" is a stunning and comprehensive overview of one of the great genres of modern design and a group of nations whose approach to everyday living has had an immense influence on contemporary lifestyle.

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Éditeur
Carlton Books Ltd
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1847325890
ISBN 13 
9781847325891
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
224
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Personne responsable
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