Design: The Definitive Visual History

Hardback

Main Details

Title Design: The Definitive Visual History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) DK
Foreword by Judith Miller
Contributions by Smithsonian Institution
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:400
Dimensions(mm): Height 287,Width 238
Category/GenreArt History
Arts and crafts style
Art nouveau
Product design
ISBN/Barcode 9780241631782
ClassificationsDewey:745.4
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint DK
NZ Release Date 7 February 2023
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

An updated edition of DK's stunning visual celebration of the world's most important designs and design movements 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. Arranged chronologically, Design 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. 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.

Author Biography

Judith Miller (foreword writer) started collecting antiques in the late 1960s, whilst a student at Edinburgh University. In 1979 she became the co-founder of Miller's Antiques Price Guide. Since then, she has written more than 100 books on the subject of design and antiques. She is a frequent contributor to newspapers and magazines, and has hosted several TV shows. She is a regular presenter on BBC's The Antiques Roadshow.