Landmarks of twentieth-century design : an illustrated handbook / by Kathryn B. Hiesinger and George H. Marcus.

Main entry:

Hiesinger, Kathryn B., 1943- author.

Title & Author:

Landmarks of twentieth-century design : an illustrated handbook / by Kathryn B. Hiesinger and George H. Marcus.

Edition:

First edition.

Publication:

New York : Abbeville Press Publishers, [1993]

Description:

431 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 402-404) and index.
Toward industrialization, 1895-1910 -- Movements for change, 1910-1920 -- Styles of modernism, 1920-1930 -- The machine age, 1930-1940 -- Austerity, 1940-1950 -- Good design, 1950-1960 -- Alternatives, 1960-1970 -- Responsible design, 1970-1980 -- Postmodernism and pluralism since 1980.

Summary:

Coverage includes architecture, graphics, furniture, lighting, textiles, and appliances from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Includes biographies of notable designers.

Resources:
Table of contents

ISBN:

1558592792
9781558592797
0789200082
9780789200082

Subject:

Design History 20th century Themes, motives.
Industrial design History 20th century Themes, motives.
Design, Industrial History 20th century Themes, motives.
Design Histoire 20e siècle Thèmes, motifs.
Design Themes, motives
Industrial design Themes, motives
Biografie
Design
Designer
Industriële vormgeving.
Design industriel.
Design History.
Geschichte (1895-1992)

Form/genre:

handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
History
Books.
Handboeken (vorm)
Guides et manuels.

Added entries:

Marcus, George H., author.

Landmarks of 20th century design

Holdings:

Location: Library study room 103055
Call No.: ID NK1390.H44 REF; ID:94-B170
Status: Available

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