The Look of the Century Author:Michael Tambini The Look of the Century chronicles the developments in 20th-Century design and profiles the key designers who have influenced our everyday lives. — In a new and exciting approach to design, objects from toothbrushes to trains, from jewelry to jukeboxes, from clocks to clothing to calculators to coffee tables, are examined in detail.... more » Each spread focuses on a specific item and shows the chronological development of that object from inspiration to contemporary innovations.
Information-packed captions and annotation give details on the dimensions, variations, and production years of each design. An in-depth introduction takes an international look at the designs that surround us and examines the major movements of the 20th century, including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modernism, and postmodernism. An A to Z biographical directory features profiles on the key designers of the century. This directory, along with a comprehensive glossary, gives readers the background knowledge they need to discover contemporary design. The Look of the Century captures our times like no other design book.« less