Design of the 20th Century by Charlotte Fiell (English) Hardcover Book

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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.

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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.

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From Art Nouveau to minimalism and everything in between, this essential book is a comprehensive journey through the shapes and colours, forms and functions of design history in the 20th century.

Author Biography

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 transportation design 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.

Review

...destined for the reference libraries of designers and architects but also a swell entertainment for the layperson. * The Wall Street Journal *An important and accessible reference. * The New York Times *

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"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."

Details ISBN3836541068 Publisher Taschen GmbH ISBN-10 3836541068 ISBN-13 9783836541060 Imprint Taschen GmbH Place of Publication Cologne Country of Publication Germany DEWEY 745.40904 Illustrations Illustrations (chiefly col.), ports. Media Book Pages 768 Short Title DESIGN OF THE 20TH CENTURY Language English Author TASCHEN Format Hardcover Series Bibliotheca Universalis Audience General UK Release Date 2012-08-15 Year 2012 Publication Date 2012-08-15 AU Release Date 2012-10-23 We've got this

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