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Design 1935-1965: What Modern Was : Selections from the Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection
Design 19351965 What Modern Was Selections from the Liliane and David M Stewart Collection Author:Paul Johnson, Kate Carmel, Marilyn B. Fish, David A. Hanks, Frederica Todd Harlow, Christine W. Laidlaw, R. Craig Miller, Lenore Newman, Marc O. Rabun, Gregory Saliola, Penny Sparke BACK IN PRINT WITH 37 ADDITIONAL IMAGES NOW IN COLOR This mammoth repository of images and essays redefines mid-century modernism. A stunning showcase. Publishers Weekly Comprehensive, well-written, engaging.ARTnews Design 19351965: What Modern Was presents a definitive and distinct perspective on th... more »e decorative arts of the mid-20th centurya period that has only grown in popularity since the book was first published in 1991. Now back in print with 37 new full-color plates of formerly black-and-white images, it is certain to be reaffirmed as a classic of design literature. The encyclopedic, stunningly illustrated volume spotlights seminal objects from the periods most significant innovators, including the Eamess iconic chairs; Noguchis sculptural lamps; Sottsasss early, rebellious furniture; as well as jewelry, ceramics, and textiles by a range of contemporary masters. Renowned historian Paul Johnsons thought-provoking essay provides a sociopolitical context for the works, and noted experts in various design fields offer a wealth of information.« less