Swiss graphic design the origins and growth of an international style 1920-1965

This book offers a rich and fascinating account of Swiss graphic design history, setting the stylistic developments into the social and cultural context of the times. The first truly comprehensive account of the origins and development of the 'Swiss' style, it includes an explanation of wh...

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Main Author: Hollis, Richard (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Laurence King 2006
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Summary:This book offers a rich and fascinating account of Swiss graphic design history, setting the stylistic developments into the social and cultural context of the times. The first truly comprehensive account of the origins and development of the 'Swiss' style, it includes an explanation of why Swiss graphic design looks the way it does by a leading graphics scholar. It is the key text for graphics students and professionals.
Physical Description:271 pages illustration (some color), ports. 28 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-266) and index
ISBN:9781856694872
1856694879
1856694755
9781856694759