Design: The Definitive Visual History

DK

ISBN 10: 0241185653 / ISBN 13: 9780241185650

Edité par DK, 1846

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Titre : Design: The Definitive Visual History

Éditeur : DK

Date d'édition : 1846

Reliure : Couverture rigide

Etat : Very Good

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Synopsis :

An ode to the audacity, originality, and beauty of design, this stunning visual guide traces the major design movements over the last 150 years.

Explore the iconic styles and stories that made up historical movements in design innovation. Browse delightful image catalogues covering innovation in glassware, posters, typography, furniture, and much more.

Arranged chronologically from 1850 to the present day, this book follows the fascinating evolution of design, with a special focus on its influence on the look and functionality of daily-use objects including telephones, cameras, toys, and clothes. Chapters dedicated to Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modern and Postmodern aesthetic help you investigate cultural shifts and identify artistic revolutions.

This volume also includes profiles of iconic designers from around the world including Alvar Aalto, Frank Gehry, and Philippe Starck.

Packed with fabulous images of objects, technology, prints, buildings, and interiors, Design: The Definitive Visual History is a true celebration of classic design - and the perfect gift for design lovers of any age.

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Design: The Definitive Visual History is a gorgeous visual celebration of design across the decades. 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, Design: The Definitive Visual History is a true celebration of classic design and the perfect package for design lovers.