Scandinavian Design: Classic and Modern Scandinavian Design and Its Influence on the World - Brossura

Sommar, Ingrid

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1847325890 ISBN 13: 9781847325891

Casa editrice: Carlton Books Ltd, 2011

Riassunto

Since the beginning of the 1990s a new generation of Scandinavian designers has appeared to international acclaim, and once again pushed the boundaries of modern design and innovation. Classic pieces such as Arne Jacobsen's Ant Chair have been reinterpreted, while architects such as Snøhetta and 3 x Nielsen have made bold statements in their structures. With over 300 images, this stylish design bible offers a stunning and comprehensive overview of this perennially popular and environmentally friendly genre, from architecture and furniture to fashion and graphics.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Ingrid Sommar has written for many journals and periodicals, including Form, Arkitektur, Graphis, and Elle Decoration. She is the author of two additional books, Stockholm Modern and Ø Design, both published by Wahlström & Widstrand. She lives in Malmö, Sweden.

Dalla quarta di copertina

The designs of the Nordic nations - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden - are today taken for granted, so familiar are we with the blonde wood, cool, airy spaces and clean design values of the north. However, during the first wave of Scandinavian design in the mid-twentieth century, many of the concepts produced were considered revolutionary, pushing natural materials to their limits and producing well-designed items that were aimed at society as a whole rather than a select few. Since the beginning of the 1990s a new generation of Scandinavian designers has appeared to international acclaim, and once again pushed the boundaries of modern design and innovation. Classic designs such as Arne Jacobsen's "Ant Chair" have been reinterpreted, while architects such as Snohetta and 3 X Nielsen have made bold statements in their structures. Even cultural icons such as the Icelandic singer Bjork have ensured international focus is firmly on the north. With over 300 images, illustrating every aspect of Nordic lifestyle from fashion to food, "Scandinavian Design" is a stunning and comprehensive overview of one of the great genres of modern design and a group of nations whose approach to everyday living has had an immense influence on contemporary lifestyle.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Carlton Books Ltd
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1847325890
• ISBN 13: 9781847325891
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile