Design: The Definitive Visual History
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Discover the history of design with this gorgeous visual celebration of key pieces, movements, and designers, from the Arts and Craft movement to the digital age. Discover all you need to know about art and design in this definite guide. Design: The Definitive Visual Guide brings a gallery of more than 1200 images, covering every major design movement - from 1850 to the present day. Arranged chronologically, this art deco book traces the evolution of design from its roots to the present day, from early chairs, pottery, and homewares to cars, graphic design, and product design. It introduces all the key designers, manufacturers, and objects, illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular. It also provides a fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and explaining its philosophy and visual style, from the Arts and Crafts movement to mid-century modern and contemporary. Explore the pages of this awe-inspiring contemporary design book to discover: - Chronological catalogs showcase the milestone designs of each movement or period. - Feature spreads showcase iconic examples of interior design and architecture from each period. - Profiles of iconic designers and manufacturers celebrate their key designs and lasting influence. - Timelines trace the evolution of everyday objects. - Optional 80-page directory section. Featuring expert analysis, stunning photography, and a huge range of objects both familiar and extraordinary, Design explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the everyday things all around us. With profiles of famous designers and manufacturers, such as William Morris, the Bauhaus, Alvar Aalto, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Vitra, and stunning images of iconic buildings and interiors, it provides a glorious and comprehensive view of classic design across the last two centuries. Proving the perfect addition to the library of anyone with an interest in design and the history of design, a well as an ideal gift book for students of art and design. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So if you like Design: The Definitive Visual Guide , then why not try Art: The Definitive Visual Guide, and discover all you need to know about art history. Review: Best reference book for designing - Absolutely mind blowing Review: Great for anyone who loves design - It was a present for my son who is studying design and he loved it.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 220 Reviews |
S**A
Best reference book for designing
Absolutely mind blowing
C**T
Great for anyone who loves design
It was a present for my son who is studying design and he loved it.
L**S
cadeau parfait
Cadeau pour ma fille qui est en étude d'arts appliqués, est ravie de ce cadeau qui correspond à ses recherches
C**E
Libro design
Libro molto ben costruito con foto eccellenti Ottimo per regalo ad appassionati
H**N
Recommended for Design Students and Enthusiasts
Design offers a definitive visual history of all essential design movements and characters over time. Making this a great book for any design student or enthusiast who seeks to extend their knowledge of design. The book offers a breakdown of all movements ranging from Arts and Crafts to Postmodern and Contemporary, whilst providing detailed analysis of the most iconic designers motifs and products throughout eras. The book is well written with detailed illustrations and photographs, set out in a very function fashion making it a pleasurable read. I would highly recommend this book to any design enthusiast or those looking to extend upon design knowledge. GCSE and A level students would especially find this book beneficial as a majority of AQA's and Edexcel's Product Design key areas of study are featured.
D**A
Awesome book!
Best book I have ever seen on the design of an extraordinarily wide range of works from 1850 to the present! Extraordinary photos, wonderful biographies of key designers, clear and intelligent grouping of works into eras and styles. Awesome diversity, including almost every aspect of items shaping our lives: furniture, lights, appliances, tableware, transportation, decorative pottery, cameras, clocks, fabrics, wallpaper, posters, typewriters, jewelry, radios, coffee/tea kettles, and on and on seemingly endlessly. All are clearly documented by time and designer, with a wonderful separate A to Z compendium of designer biographies at the very end of the book. If you like design of everyday objects, you will love this book.
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