Fornasetti designer of dreams

• Main Authors: Mauriaes, Patrick 1952- (Author), Fornasetti, Piero 1913-1988 (Author)
• Corporate Author: Victoria and Albert Museum
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York Thames and Hudson 1998 (reprinted 2006)
• Subjects: Fornasetti, Piero > 1913-1988 > Themes, motives; Design > History > 20th century > Italy
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• Item Description: Originally published in 1991 to coincide with the exhibition, Fornasetti: designer of dreams, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2 October 1991 - 19 January 1992
• Physical Description: 285 pages colour illustrations 31 cm
• ISBN: 0500280517; 9780500280515

Piero Fornasetti used illusions, architectural perspectives and a host of personal leitmotifs, such as the sun, playing cards, fish and flowers to create a style that was his own. This book documents Fornasetti's life and art, and Ettore Sottsass provides a personal tribute.