Přehled designu 20. století představuje styly, hnutí, školy, firmy a instituce, které určovaly trendy rozvoje teorie i praxe designu, byly novátorské při hledání tvarů i materiálů a technických prostředků. Autoři přitom věnovali pozornost návrhům nábytku, textilií, skla, keramiky, výrobků z kovu, průmyslových výrobků a užité grafiky.
Autoři se soustřeďují na designéry jejichž rozhodování a tvůrčí úsilí má vliv na koncepci a plánování nových výrobků a jejich úspěch. Kniha poskytuje reprezentativní průřez současnou mezinárodní designérskou komunitou (45 designérů a designérsých skupin) a sleduje disciplíny - design průmyslových výrobků, dopravních prostředků, nábytku, keramiky a skla - z mnoha různých částí světa od Evropy po Ameriku a Japonsko. Hlavním tématem knihy je design a jeho funkce, techniky, nové technologie, postoje, nápady, hodnoty, designéři a budoucí vývoj.
This sourcebook is a season-by-season appraisal of the fashions of the 1930s, with over 600 photos and illustrations. Includes analysis of the significance of the fashions, and the key designers and fashion houses.
The 1930s was a turbulent decade for the world at large - a decade framed by two world-changing events, the economic crash of 1929 and the outbreak of the Second World War ten years later. This book reveals the world of revolutionary changes that took place in fashion during this period in Europe.
The bible of breakthroughs and inspiration (TASCHEN's 25th anniversary special edition) Poised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design. Aesthetics entered into everyday life with often staggering results. Our homes and workplaces turned into veritable galleries of style and innovation. From furniture to graphics, it's all here?the work of artists who have shaped and recreated the modern world with a dizzying variety of materials. From the organic to the geometric, from Art Deco, through to Pop and High-Tech, this book contains all the great names - Bernhard, Bertoia, De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Starck, Charles and Ray Eames, to name only a very few. This essential book is a comprehensive journey through the shapes and colours, forms and functions of design history in the 20th century. An A-Z of designers and design schools, which builds into a complete picture of contemporary living.
This comprehensive reference book showcases 100 of the most exquisite and sought-after automobiles, detailing their history, design, and engineering excellence. With stunning photography and expert commentary, it covers iconic events and the collector car market's remarkable growth, appealing to both seasoned collectors and newcomers alike.
This sourcebook documents the season-by-season fashions of the Twenties' Jazz Age with over 500 original photograph and prints. Includes analyses and biographies of the key designers and fashion houses of the period.
This updated edition features chair designs from 1800 up to present day, and features the biggest names in furniture design, art, architecture and craft. Each entry is illustrated with full colour photography and accompanied by text detailing the materials and background of the chair.
This lavish book celebrates the rich heritage of Chinese craftsmanship, exploring the revival of artisanal spirit in contemporary design. It highlights key pioneers and features various crafts, including lacquer, jade carving, silk embroidery, and porcelain, showcasing the depth and diversity of this artistic tradition.
1940-1949: Destruction and Reconstruction. This volume covers the 1940s, when fascism came to a climax and World War II led to the extensive destruction of Europe. But the second half of this decade was also a time of reconstruction, democratization, and the related search for new social values. Unlike in Nazi Germany, in fascist Italy Modernism was able to advance in architecture and design - as proved impressively by the buildings and designs by Carlo Mollino, Gian Luigi Banfi, Franco Albini, and Giuseppe Terragni that are documented herein. After the war, Organic Design emerged alongside the International style. This edition reflects upon the economic, social, and cultural problems of the time, but also shows how the force of the avant-garde continued to thrive in Italy, Switzerland, Scandinavia and the USA. Reports and features on modern industrial design and furniture, as well as domestic and business interiors stand side by side with articles about novel prefabricated houses
