The Thames and Hudson Dictionary
From the Famous Series WORLD OF ART
216 PAGES
1997
WORLD OF ART
"The Thames and Hudson Dictionary of 20th-Century Design and Designers. Guy Julier. 21 1 illustrations
This comprehensive guide embraces all modern design's numerous manifestations: graphics, products, interiors. furniture, industrial and architectural design. Guy Julier examines not only the work of important designers world- wide, but also the many dramatic changes that have influenced design and its uses in the 20th century.'Thus political and ideological concepts, such as feminism and green design, are defined and explained, as are new technological advances, new materials and techniques and influential movements in modern culture. The text incorporates extensive cross- referencing and full bibliographical notes, along with a chronological chart of design highlights since 1900. Well- researched, concisely-written.... will be plundered by grateful design students throughout the country' (Crafts) Stylishly streamlines over 5oo entries into a slim volume."
in revista Vogue.