Description
- The history of design, from the 18th century to postmodernism, from Shaker furniture to the international style
- The world's most important designers from William Morris to Ettore Sottsass, from Peter Behrens to Philippe Starck
- The various theories and styles explained and illustrated: Art Nouveau, Bauhaus, Art Deco, functionalism, postmodernism
- With a directory of design museums throughout the world, a timeline of design history, a glossary and thumbnail biographies of major designers
- A journey into the world of design, with the clarity of an encyclopedia, the readability of a novel and the appeal of a picture book.ISBN:9781856691345
