Sandberg, Typographer and Museum Pioneer: Graphic Design in the Netherlands 2 (No.2) [Paperback]

Ad Petersen (Author)

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Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

W.J.H.B. Sandberg (1897-1984), typographer and director of Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum of Contemporary Art (1945-1962), had an ambition. He wanted to confront the largest number of people with contemporary art and convince them that it was a natural product of the age. This highly illustrated book, traces his contribution to poster design, typography and the transformations (both physical and metaphysical) of the Stedelijk when under his guidance.

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Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: 010 Uitgeverij (January 2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9064504814
ISBN-13: 978-9064504815
Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,403,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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