the definitive visual history Black, Alexandra author creator Grant, R. G creator author. Kay, Ann, creator Fischel, Anna editor. Kennedy, Sammy editor. Neilson, Stuart (Editor) text nyu 2021 American edition. monographic eng

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400 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age. Arranged chronologically, Design traces the evolution of design from its roots to the present, from early chairs, pottery, and homewares to cars, graphic design and product design. It introduces all the key designers, manufacturers, and objects, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular. It also provides a fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and explaining its philosophy and visual style, from the Arts and Crafts movement to mid-century modern and contemporary. Featuring expert analysis, stunning photography, and a huge range of objects both familiar and extraordinary, Design explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things all around us. With profiles of famous designers and manufacturers, such as William Morris, the Bauhaus, Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Vitra, and stunning images of iconic buildings and interiors, it provides a glorious and comprehensive view of classic design across the last two centuries. What is design? -- Arts & Crafts, 1850-1920 -- Art nouveau, 1880-1910 -- Art deco, 1919-1940 -- Modernism, 1910-1939 -- Mid-century modern, 1940-1959 -- Cultural Revolution, 1960-1979 -- Postmodern & contemporary, 1980s onwards. [editors, Anna Fischel, Sammy Kennedy, Stuart Neilson ; writers, Alexandra Black, R.G. Grant, Ann Kay, Philip Wilkinson, Iain Zaczek]. "Smithsonian"--Cover. Includes index. Design History 20th century Design History 19th century Design History Art and design History 20th century Art and design History 19th century Decorative arts History 20th century Art and design Decorative arts 745.4 BLA 9780241631782 CPL 210728 20250602111507.0 22729 eng