
The Story of Scottish Design
Thames & Hudson Ltd (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 13. September 2018
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-500-48033-5 (ISBN)
Description
Published to coincide with the opening of the V&A Museum of Design, Dundee, this is the first major survey of Scottish design history from 1500 to present day. This inspiring and hugely varied volume explores, chronologically, over 60 themes, from early manuscripts and vernacular furniture to urban planning, textile design, the emergence of videogame development in Dundee, and Scotland's role as a world leader in renewable technology development. Figures such as architect Robert Adam, engineer Thomas Telford, artist Eduardo Paolozzi, fashion designer Holly Fulton, designer Christopher Dresser, and designer and architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh are testament to Scotland's role as a major player in design.
Scotland has consistently punched above its weight in the field of design. Throughout the modern age, Scotland's highly original and pioneering designers have showcased the country's significance on the international stage.
Scotland has consistently punched above its weight in the field of design. Throughout the modern age, Scotland's highly original and pioneering designers have showcased the country's significance on the international stage.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
201 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1170 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-48033-5 (9780500480335)
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Persons
Philip Long is Director of V&A Dundee. Joanna Norman is Director of the V&A Research Institute, Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Lead Curator for the Scottish Design Galleries at V&A Dundee.