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| Details | | Series: | Oxford History of Art Series |
| Size | | Length: | 288 pages | | Height: | 9.8 in | | Width: | 7.0 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 30.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
One of the first six volumes of the new Oxford series, this is a useful and concise summary of 20th-century design in both the Western industrialized world and the Far East. Woodham (history of design, Univ. of Brighton) freely admits that some influences, such as multiculturalism, perestroika, and the tearing down of the Berlin Wall, have been omitted in hopes that this will enhance future studies in these areas. The work reads like a global who's who of designers, architects, cultural and national design organizations, and corporate icons. Each of the ten chapters focuses on a component of design, such as modernism, consumerism, reconstruction after World War II, nostalgia and heritage, and social responsibility. The illustrations fit the text and reflect classic design examples. Woodham successfully highlights design as a powerful marketing tool that has captured the international consumer through culture, socioeconomics, politics, and technology. Highly recommended. Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tenn. State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
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