
Modernism
Designing a New World
Christopher Wilk(Editor)
V & A Publications (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 28. March 2006
Book
Hardback
447 pages
978-1-85177-474-6 (ISBN)
Description
"Modernism: Designing a New World" is the first book to explore Modernism and design from a truly international perspective, and across all the arts. It offers a reassessment of the idea of Modernism and reveals the fundamental ways in which it has shaped our own world and its visual culture. Modernism flourished during the years 1914 to 1939. As a movement it was the key point of reference for 20th century architecture, design and art. Modernists had a Utopian desire to create a better world, frequently combined with social and political beliefs that design and art could transform society. The range of objects illustrated - including painting, sculpture, film, photography, prints and collage as well as architecture, interiors, furniture, manufactured products, graphic and fashion design - reflect the period's emphasis on the unity of the arts and the key role of the fine arts in shaping contemporary visual culture. Europe and America take centre stage but the reach of Modernism is demonstrated by selected works from around the world, including Russia, Palestine and Japan.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
V & A Publishing
Dimensions
Height: 286 mm
Width: 260 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
2790 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85177-474-6 (9781851774746)
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Person
Christopher Wilk is curator of the exhibition Modernism: Designing a New World (2006) and Keeper of Furniture, Textiles and Fashion at the V&A. He led the team responsible for the widely acclaimed new British Galleries, opened in 2001.