Landmarks of Twentieth-Century Design: An Illustrated Handbook
This comprehensive and richly illustrated handbook offers the first in-depth analysis of 20th-century design milestones. Featuring 400 iconic objects—from Tiffany’s Cobweb lamp and Mies’s Barcelona chair to Sony’s Walkman—this book highlights revolutionary works that have shaped modern life. While some designs are instantly recognizable, others have influenced society in more subtle ways.
Unlike other works that focus on individual designers, styles, or media, this volume synthesizes international design across graphics, furniture, lighting, textiles, and appliances from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Each piece was selected for its innovation, originality, beauty, and far-reaching impact, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of design’s evolution throughout the century.
The book proceeds chronologically, analyzing each decade’s creative and technical breakthroughs while offering thought-provoking insights into the significance of each design. Accompanied by extensive illustrations, the volume also includes biographies and bibliographies of every designer, making it an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and design enthusiasts alike.
For anyone with an interest in the visual arts, Landmarks of Twentieth-Century Design demonstrates the profound ways design has shaped life in the industrial era, serving as both an essential reference and an inspiring celebration of design excellence.
This comprehensive and richly illustrated handbook offers the first in-depth analysis of 20th-century design milestones. Featuring 400 iconic objects—from Tiffany’s Cobweb lamp and Mies’s Barcelona chair to Sony’s Walkman—this book highlights revolutionary works that have shaped modern life. While some designs are instantly recognizable, others have influenced society in more subtle ways.
Unlike other works that focus on individual designers, styles, or media, this volume synthesizes international design across graphics, furniture, lighting, textiles, and appliances from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Each piece was selected for its innovation, originality, beauty, and far-reaching impact, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of design’s evolution throughout the century.
The book proceeds chronologically, analyzing each decade’s creative and technical breakthroughs while offering thought-provoking insights into the significance of each design. Accompanied by extensive illustrations, the volume also includes biographies and bibliographies of every designer, making it an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and design enthusiasts alike.
For anyone with an interest in the visual arts, Landmarks of Twentieth-Century Design demonstrates the profound ways design has shaped life in the industrial era, serving as both an essential reference and an inspiring celebration of design excellence.
This comprehensive and richly illustrated handbook offers the first in-depth analysis of 20th-century design milestones. Featuring 400 iconic objects—from Tiffany’s Cobweb lamp and Mies’s Barcelona chair to Sony’s Walkman—this book highlights revolutionary works that have shaped modern life. While some designs are instantly recognizable, others have influenced society in more subtle ways.
Unlike other works that focus on individual designers, styles, or media, this volume synthesizes international design across graphics, furniture, lighting, textiles, and appliances from the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Each piece was selected for its innovation, originality, beauty, and far-reaching impact, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of design’s evolution throughout the century.
The book proceeds chronologically, analyzing each decade’s creative and technical breakthroughs while offering thought-provoking insights into the significance of each design. Accompanied by extensive illustrations, the volume also includes biographies and bibliographies of every designer, making it an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and design enthusiasts alike.
For anyone with an interest in the visual arts, Landmarks of Twentieth-Century Design demonstrates the profound ways design has shaped life in the industrial era, serving as both an essential reference and an inspiring celebration of design excellence.
Author: Kathryn B. Hiesinger and George H. Marcus
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Used
