Design in context
1987, First Edition. London : Bloomsbury. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #240158
ISBN: 074750072X
Physical description; 256 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. Notes; Bibliography: p. 255. Summary; This critical account of the history and function of design sets design styles, from the eighteenth century to present day, in the context of the times that produced them and assesses what "good design" was at any given time and why it worked. The importance of design is discussed, and the author argues that designers shape the visual world around us, but at the same time prevailing social, economic and political conditions shape design ideas and developments. Case histories, individual examples and assessments are taken in various categories of design, including architecture, transport, appliances, furniture, lighting, metalwork, plastics, textiles and fashion. Subjects; Design — History — 19th century. Design — History — 20th century. Industrial design — History. Industrial design — 20th century. Design — History — 18th century. Design, 1830-1986. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - 1750-1985. Design — 19th century. Design — History. Design — 20th century. Decorative arts & crafts. Industrial / commercial art & design. ART / Folk & Outsider Art.
Price: €14.95