Design of the 20th Century

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Charlotte and Peter Fiell are well-known design authors having written over sixty books on the subject. Among his numerous contributions, Moholy-Nagy introduced a theoretical approach to visual communications. The Bauhaus, a German design school founded in 1919 with architect Walter Gropius as its director, became a crucible where the myriad ideas of modern art movements were examined and synthesized into a cohesive design movement.

Featuring countless works from around the world, this is an essential compendium for design aficionados everywhere, with designs by De Stijl, Dieter Rams, Charles and Ray Eames, and Philippe Starck.It contains more than 580 full-color photos covering a wide range of objects that include furniture, glass, ceramics, metalware, industrial products, and household appliances. It became visible, very early on, that design was not only beautiful pieces decorating the homes but an important archive for the understanding of the time and its changes. To understand the production of the early 20th century design movements one needs to bear in mind that economic and political factors played a major role in its definitions. In addition to such aesthetic, commercial, and corporate purposes, graphic design also played an important political role in the early 20th century, as seen in posters and other graphic propaganda produced during World War I. Cassandre (the pseudonym of Adolphe-Jean-Marie Mouron) used figurative geometry and modulated planes of colour, derived from Cubism, to revitalize postwar French poster design.

The use of provocative language, the shift in the presentation of women, along with the use of the anti-war slogans, were all consequences of the demonstrations and the changes in the world. From Art Nouveau to minimalism and everything in-betweenPoised at the start of the 21st century, we can see clearly that the previous century was marked by momentous changes in the field of design.the work of artists who have shaped and recreated the modern world with a dizzying variety of materials. Together, they have written numerous TASCHEN books, including 1000 Chairs, Design of the 20th Century, Industrial Design A-Z, 1000 Lights, and Scandinavian Design. More recent titles by Charlotte (which she has co-authored with her husband Peter) include "Ultimate Collector Cars" and "Ultimate Collector Motorcycles"—both published by Taschen to widespread praise among the auto press.

Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. In a similar manner as it influences artists, the past, and its characteristics helped to influence and inspire major designers and visual communicators. During the 60s, the hippie movement not only influenced the fashion and wearable art pieces, but it also helped to shape the psychedelic style of poster and painting pieces. After the wars, the need for a more humanist approach to the world influenced the embrace of natural materials and handmade objects. Founded in 1980 by Benedikt Taschen in Cologne, Germany, TASCHEN has become a leading art book publisher.He emphasized two-dimensional pattern, and he integrated lettering with his imagery to make a unified overall composition. Written by Charlotte and Peter Fiell, who've penned several of Taschen's comprehensive design tomes (including 1000 Chairs, Industrial Design A-Z, Graphic Design for the 21st Century), define design "in its most global sense as the conception and planning of all man-made products.

Explore the modern age of design in this Bibliotheca Universalis edition of the 20th century’s key movements and trends.Inspired by these movements, graphic designers increasingly pursued the most elemental forms of design. Everything from skyscrapers to furniture to—in the case of graphic design—cosmetics packaging, posters, and typefaces used zigzag forms, sunbursts, and sleek geometric lines to project a feeling of a new technological era. They have lectured widely, curated a number of exhibitions, and written numerous articles and books on design and designers, including TASCHEN'S Decorative Arts series, 1000 Chairs, Industrial Design A-Z, Designing the 21st Century, Scandinavian Design, and Graphic Design for the 21st Century. a must for anyone interested in product design,mid mod furniture and the general coolness of the most revolutionary design era (in my opinion) ever. An A–Z of designers and design schools, which builds into a complete picture of contemporary living.