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 re-created 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--Harry
Bertoia, De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Philippe Starck, Charles and Ray Eames,
to name only a very few.
This essential book is a comprehensive journey through the shapes and
colors, 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. Lavishly illustrated, this is design in
the fullest sense.
About the series
Bibliotheca Universalis -- Compact cultural companions celebrating the
eclectic TASCHEN universe!