The Thames and Hudson Encyclopedia of 20th Century Design and Designers (World of Art) - Softcover

JULIER

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500202699 ISBN 13: 9780500202692

Publisher: THAMES HUDSON, 2007

Synopsis

This comprehensive guide embraces all modern design's numerous manifestations: graphics, products, interiors, furniture, industrial and architectural design. In over 500 entries, this book examines not only the work of important designers worldwide, but also the many dramatic changes that have influenced design and its uses in the 20th-century. Thus political and ideological concepts, such as feminism and green design, are defined and explained as are new technological advances, new materials and techniques and influential movements in modern culture. The text incorporates extensive cross-referencing and full bibliographic notes, along with a chronological chart of design highlights since 1900. This encyclopaedia provides a companion for students and everyone with an interest in design.

About this title

About the Author:

Guy Julier is Professor of Design and Head of Research in Art and Design at Leeds Metropolitan University. He has worked as an exhibition consultant at the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Design Museum in London, and has written numerous books on the subject, including The Culture of Design.

Review:

An excellent resource. -- School Arts

About this edition

• Publisher: THAMES HUDSON
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0500202699
• ISBN 13: 9780500202692
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216