Mid-century modern graphic design / Theo Inglis.
Publisher: London : Batsford, 2019Description: 256 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 23 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volume001: 43966ISBN: 9781849944823 (hbk.) :Subject(s): Graphic arts -- History -- 20th century | Art and DesignDDC classification: 741.6 ING LOC classification: NC998.4Summary: The distinctive aesthetic of the mid-century design captured the post-war zeitgeist of energy and progress, and remains hugely popular today. Theo Inglis takes an in-depth look at the innovative graphics of the period, writing about the work of artists and designers from all over the world. From book covers, record covers and posters to advertising, typography and illustration, the designs feature eye-popping colour palettes, experimental type and prints that buzz with kinetic energy. The book features artworks from a wide selection of international designers and illustrators whose work continues to inspire and influence today, including Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Rand, Herbert Bayer, Dick Bruna, Alvin Lustig, Elaine Lustig Cohen, Leo Lionni, Alexey Brodovitch, Abram Games, Saul Bass, Sister Corita Kent, Jim Flora, Herb Lubalin, and Miroslav Sasek.| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
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| Book | MAIN LIBRARY Book | 741.6 ING (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 113655 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
In this book, design writer Theo Inglis takes an in-depth look at the distinctive design aesthetic that captured the post-war zeitgeist of energy and progress.
Focusing on the innovative graphics of the period, Mid-Century Graphic Design shows book covers, record covers, posters, advertising, typography and illustration that feature eye-popping pastel colour palettes, experimental type, and illustration and prints that buzz with kinetic energy.
The book features artworks from a wide selection of international designers and illustrators whose work continues to inspire and influence today, including Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Rand, Alvin Lustig, Elaine Lustig, Alexey Brodovitch, Saul Bass, Jim Flora, Herb Lubalin, Olle Eksell, Miroslav Sasek and Lucienne Day.
Theo draws from a wide range of sources including advertising, magazine covers, textiles, travel posters and children's book illustration to show the development of the design style globally, and how this continues to influence design today. The book is packed with hundreds of colour illustrations, including classic designs, such as Saul Bass film posters and Lucienne Day textile prints, alongside lesser known gems.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The distinctive aesthetic of the mid-century design captured the post-war zeitgeist of energy and progress, and remains hugely popular today. Theo Inglis takes an in-depth look at the innovative graphics of the period, writing about the work of artists and designers from all over the world. From book covers, record covers and posters to advertising, typography and illustration, the designs feature eye-popping colour palettes, experimental type and prints that buzz with kinetic energy. The book features artworks from a wide selection of international designers and illustrators whose work continues to inspire and influence today, including Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Rand, Herbert Bayer, Dick Bruna, Alvin Lustig, Elaine Lustig Cohen, Leo Lionni, Alexey Brodovitch, Abram Games, Saul Bass, Sister Corita Kent, Jim Flora, Herb Lubalin, and Miroslav Sasek.
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