UID:
kobvindex_INT0001368
Format:
512 pages
,
illustrations (some colour)
,
25 cm
ISBN:
9781783130016
,
1783130016
Content:
"Design is a multi-disciplined approach to problem-solving that has always uniquely reflected humankind's aspirations, needs and desires. It has both shaped and mirrored the spirit of our times. The Story of Design is a fascinating multi-stranded account that is truly comprehensive in its scope, introducing the styles, movements, theories, materials, processes, technologies, leading practitioners and companies that have shaped modern design into what it is today. Contextualizing developments in design with regard to wider social, cultural and political matters, this is an indispensable overview of creative endeavour in the pursuit of the better-designed product. Through exquisite illustrations and authoritative text, this definitive account studies the foundations of design practice from its earliest inception and defines the major themes that have guided this discipline from the from the prehistoric era to the Ancient world, from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution and Modern Movement to our own Digital Age. Leading design historians Charlotte and Peter Fiell, through careful analysis of the evolution of modern design, uncover the real importance of this unique yet all-encompassing creative activity and assess its crucial future role in society."
Content:
"In The Story of Design leading design historians Charlotte and Peter Fiell trace the evolution of design, revealing the real-world importance of this unique and ubiquitous creative activity and - crucially - its future role in society. Beautifully illustrated, this updated edition is a comprehensive account of the fascinating, multi-faceted story of design, from its earliest beginnings right up to the present day. It is essential reading for anyone interested in design, its history and its future."
Note:
The early origins of design -- Design and craftsmanship from the middle ages to the eighteenth century -- The age of reason and the industrial revolution -- Armory practice and a new system of rationalized production -- The new industrial age and the Great Exhibition -- The winds of reform -- The new art -- Art nouveau -- Putting theory into practice: from art manufactures to industrial products -- The American system and Fordism -- Reductivism, expressionism and rationalism -- Art deco and interpretations of modernism -- The great depression and the moderne style -- Design for war -- The American dream and good design -- Reconstruction and the spirit of optimism -- Pop design and the counter-culture -- Rationalism versus craft -- Postmodernism and internationalism -- Universal solutions versus creative individuality
Language:
English
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