Italian Lighting Design 1945-2000
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (593 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1904313302 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This richly illustrated book documents the evolution of Italian lamp and lighting design from 1945 to the end of the twentieth century. A collection of essays by design historian Alberto Bassi, organized in seventeen sections, traces the industry's critical and commercial successes and the unique relationship between tradition, decorative quality, technology, and production. The book reproduces more than 300 archival and new photographs, original advertisements, product displays, and installations of lights and lighting. Following World War II, Italian industrial designers began to earn worldwide acclaim for their lamp and lighting designs; since then the country has produced landmark models that have become classics of modern and contemporary design, such as lamps by the Castiglioni brothers and Artemide. This volume is the second in a new series, inaugurated by ABC: Twentieth-Century Graphic Design, aimed not just at a traditional readership of architects but also at people working in the field of graphics and students at the new faculties of design.. Included are profiles of individual designers such the Castiglioni brothers, Vico Magistretti, Gino Sarfatti and Pietro Chiesa, and manufacturers such as Flos, Fontana Arte, and Luceplan
"Small But Powerful" according to T. Neitring. When I first got my copy I was a little dismayed that almost all the photos are black & white and a very quick skim of the text left me with the impression that this would be a dry, technical experience. Once I started really reading and studying the images, that impression changed fast. This is a wonderful
Castagno) and Le Macchine Volanti di Corradino D'Ascanio (with M. Mulazzani). He teaches History of Design at the Faculty of Design and Arts of the Venice School of Architecture (IUAV), and conducts research at public and private institutions, producing publications and permanent or temporary exhibitions. . Alberto Bassi specializes in the history and criticism of industrial design. The books he has published
Mulazzani). Castagno) and Le Macchine Volanti di Corradino D'Ascanio (with M. . He teaches History of Design at the Faculty of Design and Arts of the Venice School of Architecture (IUAV), and conducts research at public and private institutions, producing publications and permanent or temporary exhibitions. The books he has published include Giuseppe Pagano Designer (with L. About the Author Alberto Bassi specializes in the history and criticism of industrial design