Modernist Design Complete

Dominic Bradbury - 2018

Overview

Modernism's powerful aesthetic and philosophical framework revolutionized the built world in the early 20th century, transforming living spaces and lifestyles. Designers experimented with new forms and materials, prioritizing function over historical precedent. This ambitious survey covers all facets of design, presenting both well-known and lesser-known figures, and revealing unexpected connections. It explores furniture, lighting, glass, ceramics, textiles, industrial and product design, graphic design, posters, architecture, and interiors.

Who it's for

• Designers and architects seeking inspiration from modernist principles.
• Students and enthusiasts of 20th-century design history.
• Collectors interested in influential modernist creators and their work.
• Anyone interested in the evolution of living spaces and lifestyles through design.

Key features

• Hardcover binding.
• Published by Thames & Hudson.
• 480 pages.
• English language.
• ISBN: 9780500518427.
• Published in 2018.