Scandinavian Design
Publisher: Taschen; TASCHEN
Published: October 31, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 704
ISBN-13: 9783822858820
Subjects: History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -; Industrial / Commercial Art & Design; Design - General; Art & Art Instruction; Art; Northern Europe, Scandinavia; European; Popular Culture - General
First sentence: Scandinavia is a patchwork of northern European nation states that form a cultural and regional entity that is very distinct from the rest of Europe.
Description: "This illuminating guide includes a detailed look at Scandinavian furniture, glass, ceramics, textiles, jewelry, metal ware, and industrial design from 1900 to the present day. Each of the 179 illustrated entries on designers and design-led companies contains a biographical and analytical text. The book's introduction provides an overview of the evolution of Scandinavian design over the past century and highlights the similarities and differences in approach between Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Also included is a list of important design-related places to visit for readers planning to travel to Scandinavia"--Inside front cover.