History of modern design graphics and products since the industrial revolution

Filling the gap for an extensively illustrated history of modern design, this introduction provides a balanced chronological survey of decorative arts, industrial design and graphic design from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries. Focusing on the appreciation of design as a creative activ...

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Main Author: Raizman, David Seth (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Laurence King 2010
Edition:2nd ed
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Summary:Filling the gap for an extensively illustrated history of modern design, this introduction provides a balanced chronological survey of decorative arts, industrial design and graphic design from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries. Focusing on the appreciation of design as a creative activity, as well as an enterprise conditioned by economic, technological and social history, Raizman includes the study of products and furnishing designed for mass consumption, and examines the social context for the democratization of culture.
Physical Description:432 pages colour illustrations 29 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1856696944
9781856696944