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The Meanings of Modern Design: Towards the Twenty-First Century [Paperback]

Peter Dormer (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1991

Discusses the development of style in the twentieth century, including its relationship with engineering, new materials, changing views of home, luxury goods, contemporary crafts, and the future of conservatism in design.

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Subtle symbolism is incorporated into the shapes of objects from hair driers to furniture as a means of attracting buyers; designers' tactics and gender-based aesthetic assumptions are exposed here. ``This provocative, thoughtful study offers new ways of seeing and relating to our designed environment,'' said PW. Illustrated.

Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson (April 1991)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0500276323
ISBN-13: 978-0500276327
Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,918,169 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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