Designing Modernity: Arts of Reform and Persuasion, 1885-1945
by Kaplan, Wendy
Thames & Hudson Ltd. Fine with no wear or markings in a used looking jacket. Fascinating reference and choice of items displayed in full-color with lots of information. Large format. This price includes the cost of safe extra shipping via USPS media rate. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1995.
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Thames & Hudson Ltd. Fine with no wear or markings in a used looking jacket. Fascinating reference and choice of items displayed in full-color with lots of information. Large format. This price includes the cost of safe extra shipping via USPS media rate. . Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 1995.
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Designing Modernity. The Arts of Reform and Persuasion. 1885-1945
by Kaplan, Wendy (ed)
London: Thames and Hudson., 1995. 352pp, index, 417 ills (300 col). Or gray cloth in jacket. As new. Published to coincide with a travelling exhibition from the Wolfsonian, a Miami institution devoted to examining the social, political and aesthetic significance of objects produced between 1885 & 1945. The book looks at the ways that political, industrial and cultural leaders have employed design in their programs of reform and their efforts to shape public opinion. Shows how design has been a vital tool in acclimatizing people to life in the modern world and helping to form a sense of national identity, particularly in European countries, through local crafts and vernacular buildings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to.
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London: Thames and Hudson., 1995. 352pp, index, 417 ills (300 col). Or gray cloth in jacket. As new. Published to coincide with a travelling exhibition from the Wolfsonian, a Miami institution devoted to examining the social, political and aesthetic significance of objects produced between 1885 & 1945. The book looks at the ways that political, industrial and cultural leaders have employed design in their programs of reform and their efforts to shape public opinion. Shows how design has been a vital tool in acclimatizing people to life in the modern world and helping to form a sense of national identity, particularly in European countries, through local crafts and vernacular buildings.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. 4to.
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Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasions 1885-1945
by Wendy Kaplan
Thames and Hudson, 1995. Hardcover. Fine/Fine.
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Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasion 1885-1945
by Wolfsonian Foundation
United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson, 1995 hardback book in near fine condition,dust jacket is very good to near fine,crease on front flap. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good.
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United Kingdom: Thames & Hudson, 1995 hardback book in near fine condition,dust jacket is very good to near fine,crease on front flap. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good.
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Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasion, 1885-1945: Selections from the Wolfsonian
by Kaplan, Wendy (Edited by)
New York: Thames and Hudson, 1995. Cloth, 352 pages, illustrations (some colour); 29 cm. Published to accompany the inaugural touring exhibition of the Wolfsonian, Palm Beach, Fla., November 11, 1995 to May 18, 1997. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. CONTENTS: Confronting modernity: traditions transformed - romantic nationalism in design, 1890-1920; German design and national identity, 1890-1918; the decorative arts in Amsterdam, 1890-1930; the English compromise - modern design and national consciousness, 1870-1940. Celebrating modernity: domesticating modernity - ambivalence and appropriation, 1920-1940; forging modern Italy; a "return to order" - issues of the vernacular and the classical in Italian inter-war design. Manipulating modernity - political persuasion: political things - design in Fascist Italy; design in inter-war Germany; emblems of production - workers in German, Italian and American art during the 1930's... 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to. Collectible.
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New York: Thames and Hudson, 1995. Cloth, 352 pages, illustrations (some colour); 29 cm. Published to accompany the inaugural touring exhibition of the Wolfsonian, Palm Beach, Fla., November 11, 1995 to May 18, 1997. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. CONTENTS: Confronting modernity: traditions transformed - romantic nationalism in design, 1890-1920; German design and national identity, 1890-1918; the decorative arts in Amsterdam, 1890-1930; the English compromise - modern design and national consciousness, 1870-1940. Celebrating modernity: domesticating modernity - ambivalence and appropriation, 1920-1940; forging modern Italy; a "return to order" - issues of the vernacular and the classical in Italian inter-war design. Manipulating modernity - political persuasion: political things - design in Fascist Italy; design in inter-war Germany; emblems of production - workers in German, Italian and American art during the 1930's... 1st. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to. Collectible.
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Designing Modernity - The Arts of Reform and Persuasion 1885 - 1945 -Selections From the Wolfsonian
by KAPLAN, Wendy (edits)
Thames & Hudson, London, 1995. 1st Edition. HARDCOVER. Thick, very heavy 4to in grey faux cloth, silver lettering to spine. 352pp on stiff art paper colour plates, numerous illustrations in text, index etc __CONDITION : An extremely well preserved almost AS NEW copy (one leaf is creased from poor handling and has an associated, but very neatly repaired, short closed tear to the outer margin) in a very slightly edge-creased almost AS NEW Dust Jacket. __NOTE Due to size and/or weight, shipping will cost more than price shown above. Orders made by card will be completed only after you have approved any such extra cost... __To see more of our books on Design type DbbDESIGN in the Keywords search box __We always ship in PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS
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Thames & Hudson, London, 1995. 1st Edition. HARDCOVER. Thick, very heavy 4to in grey faux cloth, silver lettering to spine. 352pp on stiff art paper colour plates, numerous illustrations in text, index etc __CONDITION : An extremely well preserved almost AS NEW copy (one leaf is creased from poor handling and has an associated, but very neatly repaired, short closed tear to the outer margin) in a very slightly edge-creased almost AS NEW Dust Jacket. __NOTE Due to size and/or weight, shipping will cost more than price shown above. Orders made by card will be completed only after you have approved any such extra cost... __To see more of our books on Design type DbbDESIGN in the Keywords search box __We always ship in PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS
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Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasion 1885-1945 - Selections from the Wolfsonian
by Kaplan, Wendy (Edited by)
New York: Thames and Hudson, 1995. 352 pages; 417 illustrations, including 300 in color. Essays from eleven contributors. One small closed tear on the jacket's back panel at the foot, otherwise fine.. 1st U.S Edition. Printed Paper Boards. Fine/Very Good. Square 4to.
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New York: Thames and Hudson, 1995. 352 pages; 417 illustrations, including 300 in color. Essays from eleven contributors. One small closed tear on the jacket's back panel at the foot, otherwise fine.. 1st U.S Edition. Printed Paper Boards. Fine/Very Good. Square 4to.
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Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasion, 1885-1945
by Kaplan, Wendy (editor)
New York: Thames & Hudson, 1995. 1st. Hardcover. New/New. 11.3x10.3x1.3in. With 417 illustrations, 300 in color. 352pp 5.03lb 11.3x10.3x1.3in
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New York: Thames & Hudson, 1995. 1st. Hardcover. New/New. 11.3x10.3x1.3in. With 417 illustrations, 300 in color. 352pp 5.03lb 11.3x10.3x1.3in
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Designing modernity : the arts of reform and persuasion, 1885-1945 : selections from the Wolfsonian / edited by Wendy Kaplan. : Arts of reform and persuasion, 1885-1945
by Kaplan, Wendy [ed.]
New York, N.Y. : Thames and Hudson : The Wolfsonian, 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in illustrated boards, in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : 352 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Subjects : Wolfsonian Foundation Catalogs. Decorative arts History 19th century Exhibitions. Decorative arts History 20th century Exhibitions. Design History 19th century Exhibitions. Design History 20th century Exhibitions.
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New York, N.Y. : Thames and Hudson : The Wolfsonian, 1995. First Edition. Hardcover. Near fine copy in illustrated boards, in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : 352 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Subjects : Wolfsonian Foundation Catalogs. Decorative arts History 19th century Exhibitions. Decorative arts History 20th century Exhibitions. Design History 19th century Exhibitions. Design History 20th century Exhibitions.
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Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasion 1885-1945. Edited by Wendy Kaplan.
by [Modern Design].
London:: Thames & Hudson,, 1995.. First Printing of the First UK Edition. A Near Fine copy in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket. This exhibition catalogue contains over 400 illustrations (300 in color) examining the social, political and aesthetic significance of objects produced between 1885 and 1945. Documented here are the ideas and designs that trace the course of Western civilization and the contributions of design to the monumentous changes that have changed our lives. Topics explored include Romantic Nationalism in Design, Decorative Arts in Amsterdam, Forging Modern Italy, Design in Fascist Italy and Design in Inter-War Germany.
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London:: Thames & Hudson,, 1995.. First Printing of the First UK Edition. A Near Fine copy in a Near Fine unclipped dust jacket. This exhibition catalogue contains over 400 illustrations (300 in color) examining the social, political and aesthetic significance of objects produced between 1885 and 1945. Documented here are the ideas and designs that trace the course of Western civilization and the contributions of design to the monumentous changes that have changed our lives. Topics explored include Romantic Nationalism in Design, Decorative Arts in Amsterdam, Forging Modern Italy, Design in Fascist Italy and Design in Inter-War Germany.
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