The History of Graphic Design. Vol. 2. 1960-Today

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Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design-with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea-has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society's cultural aspirations and values.This second volume rounds off the most comprehensive exploration of graphic design to date, spanning from the 1960s until today.

Jens Muller was born in Koblenz, Germany, in 1982 and studied graphic design. Recipient of numerous national and international design awards, he is creative director of Vista design studio in Dusseldorf and professor of corporate design at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Author and editor of several books, Muller researches the history of graphic design and corporate identity. Julius Wiedemann studied graphic design and marketing and was an art editor for newspapers and design magazines in Tokyo before joining TASCHEN in 2001. His titles include the Illustration Now! and Record Covers series, as well as the infographics collection and books about advertising and visual culture.

Jens Muller ambitiously traces not only the evolution of an industry, but also the arc of our aesthetics. * TIME Magazine *