Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design--with its vivid,
neat synthesis of image and idea--has distilled the spirit of each age.
Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to
colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces:
graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about
reflecting society's cultural aspirations and values.
With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the
standout designs for each year, a running sequence of design milestones.
This collection of important graphic works represents a long-overdue
reflection on the development of a creative field constantly changing
and challenging itself. These key pieces act as coordinates through
contemporary history, helping us trace the sheer influence of graphic
design on our daily lives.
About the series
TASCHEN is 40! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in
1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping
bookworms around the world curate their own library of art,
anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. Today we celebrate
40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The
40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program--now
more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same
commitment to impeccable production.
