Design : The Definitive Visual History Hardback
by DK
Hardback
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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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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:400 pages
- Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publication Date:01/10/2015
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- ISBN:9780241185650
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Item not Available
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:400 pages
- Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Publication Date:01/10/2015
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- ISBN:9780241185650