Taschen Design Of The 20th Century Process And Progress Hardcover Book By Charlotte And Peter Fiell Bibliotheca Universalis Edition
Why you'll like it
- Comprehensive Design Guide — Features a massive 768 page encyclopedic overview covering 100 years of global design history, movements, and styles
- Visual Reference Library — Packed with thousands of detailed illustrations highlighting iconic products like the 1956 Eames Lounge Chair
- Complete Historical A to Z — Includes an exhaustive directory of legendary designers, architects, and influential design schools
- Premium Library Quality — Produced in the durable and compact Bibliotheca Universalis hardcover format, making it an ideal collector item
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Description
Taschen Design of the 20th Century by Charlotte and Peter Fiell is an encyclopedic guide to the major design movements, styles, and innovations that shaped the modern world. This comprehensive 768-page Bibliotheca Universalis edition offers an extensive journey through the history of furniture, product design, graphics, and architecture.
Ideal for architects, interior designers, design students, and art history enthusiasts in India, this hardcover edition provides a deep dive into historical phases ranging from Art Nouveau and Bauhaus to Mid-Century Modern and Postmodernism. Featuring an easy-to-navigate A to Z directory of key figures and design schools alongside thousands of lavish illustrations, this book serves as a vital reference and a beautiful coffee table addition for any creative home or studio.
How to use
Use this comprehensive volume as a reference guide for design history research, an inspirational sourcebook for creative projects, or display it as a sophisticated coffee table book in your living room or design studio.
Ingredients
High-quality print ink, premium responsibly sourced paper, casebound hardcover binding with cloth spine finish, protective gloss-coated jacket.
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Specifications
| Brand | Taschen |
|---|---|
| EAN | 9783836541060 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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What are the styles of design in the 20th century?
The 20th century saw a diverse evolution of styles, including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Bauhaus, and De Stijl in the early decades. The mid-century was defined by Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian design, which gave way to Pop Design, Postmodernism, and High-Tech design in the later years.
Who wrote the Design of the 20th Century book published by Taschen?
The book is authored by the renowned design historians Charlotte Fiell and Peter Fiell. They are expert authorities on the history, theory, and criticism of design and have written multiple definitive books on the subject.
What is included in the Bibliotheca Universalis edition of this book?
This edition contains a thorough text layout alongside thousands of illustrations, detailing everything from furniture and product design to graphics and architecture. It also includes a detailed A to Z directory of key innovators and design institutions.
Is this Taschen book available as an authentic USA import in India via Dropy?
Yes, this product is an authentic import. Dropy sources its lifestyle, beauty, and premium book collections directly from authorized distributors in the USA to ensure Indian customers receive genuine editions.
Which famous piece of furniture is featured on the cover of the book?
The cover features the legendary Mid-Century Modern Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, which was originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames in the year 1956 and remains an icon of industrial design.
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