100 Designs for a Modern World: Kravis Design Center
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (503 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847848329 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The first book on one of the leading collections of modern industrial design. This book presents one hundred exceptionally designed objects: chairs, radios, irons, electric clocks, ceramic tableware, textiles, posters, and other graphic designs. As factories transitioned from manufacturing machines for war to mass-produced goods, industrial design evolved to meet the needs of a quickly growing consumer economy. With an introduction by design historian Penny Sparke, this book is an authoritative reference on industrial design in the twentieth and early-twenty-first centuries. A must-have for lovers of modernism, this is an accessible but authoritative introduction to the field. 100 Designs for a Modern World is a curated overview of the most influential pieces of modern industrial design from 1900 to the present day. From the second industrial revolution to the start of the digital revolution, industrial design has playe
. Kravis II, a collector and philanthropist who has cultivated one of the preeminent collections of industrial design, established the Kravis Design Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2013. Penny Sparke is a professor in the School of Design and Art History at Kingston University London. George R
"Modern industrial design takes center stage in this comprehensive read, which presents a chronological overview of more than a century’s worth of designed objects, including furniture, textiles, and tableware."-BOSTON MAGAZINE"Peek into the collections of the most influential modern industrial designers with this informative guide and inspiring book to add to your collection."-THE SOCIETY DIARIES
"Great gift!" according to Sarah82. Got this book for my husband as a anniversary gift as he loves midcentury and industrial design. It has earned a permanent spot on our coffee table.