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The Century of Modern Design

The Century of Modern Design Selections from the Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection

Hardback (08 Nov 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

One of the world's most important collections of twentieth-century design—the Stewart Collection in Montreal—celebrates its thirtieth anniversary in 2010. The Stewart Collection incorporates iconic furniture, ceramics, textiles, posters, graphic art, jewelry, and everyday objects from the 1930s to today. This book presents items chronologically, highlighting contrasts and parallels between works including posters by Max Bill and an armchair by Frank Lloyd Wright. Each decade of the twentieth century is introduced by an essay giving the context that shaped the works, providing a history of modern design. Great designers, including lesser-known but highly influential figures, are presented alongside their signature creations that retain a prominent place in the design world today.

About the Publisher

Flammarion

Ernest Flammarion successfully launched his family publishing venture in 1875 with the Treaty of Popular Astronomy of his brother, the astronomer Camille Flammarion. The firm published Émile Zola, Maupassant and Jules Renard as well as Hector Malot, Colette, and a wide list of medical, scientific, geographical, and historical works, including also the Père Castor children's series.

Book information

ISBN: 9782080301611
Publisher: Rizzoli
Imprint: Flammarion
Pub date:
DEWEY: 745.4090407471427
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 479
Weight: 2330g
Height: 250mm
Width: 227mm
Spine width: 46mm