Kries, Mateo
German Design 1949 - 1989: - Two Countries, One History
- ISBN 13:
- 9783945852446
- author:
- Kries, Mateo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Vitra Design Museum
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 21.8 x 3.1 centimetres (1
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
German Design 1949-1989: Two Countries, One History presents a comprehensive overview of German design history from the postwar period. This book explores how design featured in daily life on both sides of the divide, its role in the reconstruction process and as a propaganda tool during the Cold War. With over 300 illustrations and numerous examples from various fields, including fashion, furniture, graphics, automobile, industrial, and interiors, this book offers a unique comparative perspective on the role design played in promoting socialism and capitalism. Key figures and institutions, such as the Bauhaus legacy and the Hochschule für Gestaltung (HfG) Ulm, are also examined. The division of Germany provides an exceptional case study, highlighting the different realities of East and West while revealing the many cross-references that connected design in both countries.
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