Women Designers in the USA, 1900-2000: Diversity and Difference - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0300093314 ISBN 13: 9780300093315

Publisher: Yale University Press, 2002

Synopsis

This stunning book celebrates the many contributions of women designers to twentieth-century American culture. Encompassing work in fields ranging from textiles and ceramics to furniture and fashion, the book features the achievements of women of various ethnic and cultural groups, including both famous designers (Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Donna Karan) and their less well-known sisters.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Published in association with the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Arts

From the Back Cover:

"A marvellous book . . . which is a thorough examination of the importance—and difference—of women designers."—Colin McDowell, Sunday Times "Kirkham celebrates the contributions of women designers in a wide range of design fields including textiles, graphics, ceramics, furniture, fashion and jewelry. . . . A significant volume that understands the myriad ways in which design affects the way we see the world. . . . If you are at all interested in the intertwining of art and commerce, it's a must have."—Franklin D. Sirmans, Black Issues "Exceptional."—J. V. L. Trieschman, Choice

About this edition

• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0300093314
• ISBN 13: 9780300093315
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 462
• Editor: Kirkham Pat