Dutch Graphic Design

While the extraordinary achievements of Dutch graphic design in the
twentieth century have long been recognized, this book is the first comprehensive
account of the development of graphic design in the Netherlands, from its beginnings
in 1890 to the present. Richly illustrated with 550 full-color plates, Dutch Graphic
Design portrays a remarkable diversity of styles and techniques in a wide range of
media and applications: books and typeface design, commercial printing, posters,
postage stamps, corporate identity programs, logos, signage, and much more.Included
is the work of individual designers such as Jan Toorop, Jan van Krimpen, Theo van
Doesburg, Piet Zwart, Hendrik Werkman, Willem Sandberg, Wim Crouwel, H. P. Berlage,
and H. Th. Wijdeveld, to name but a few. Their work is discussed in the context of
such themes as the decorated book, the Wendingen magazines, Dadaism, De Stijl,
pictographs, the underground press of the occupation years, the fifty best books,
corporate design, and current trends.