Humble Masterpieces: Everyday Marvels Of Design - Softcover

Antonelli, Paola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060838310 ISBN 13: 9780060838317

Publisher: ReganBooks, 2005

Synopsis

From M & Ms to Post-It Notes, a charming and insightful collection of design marvels from everyday life, celebrated by the curator of the MoMA's department of architecture and design.A Every day we use dozens of tiny objects, from Post-It notes to Band-Aids. If they work well, chances are we do not pay them much attention. But although modest in size and price, some of these objects are true masterpieces of the art of design. Paola Antonelli, curator of the Museum of Modern Art's Department of Design and Architecture, is a highly celebrated figure in the world of design (she was just ranked among the top 100 most powerful people in the world of art). Paola has long been passionate about the subject of everyday objects that are marvels of design. The response to her recent MoMA show, also called Humble Masterpieces, was electric. In addition to lively coverage in dozens of publications, the museum goers spread the word about the fun of learning about and nominating their...

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Synopsis:

Every day we use dozens of tiny objects, from Post-It notes to Band-Aids. If they work well, chances are we do not pay them much attention. But although modest in size and price, some of these objects are true masterpieces of the art of design. Did you know: that M & Ms were used by soldiers going into battle who needed a quick pick-me-up (hence the durable candy shell that prevented melting)?, that the infamous daisy pattern on Chupa Chup lollipops was designed by one of the major figures of the twentieth century, Salvador Dali? Paola Antonelli, curator of the Museum of Modern Art's Department of Design and Architecture, is a highly celebrated figure in the world of design (she was just ranked among the top 100 most powerful people in the world of art). Paola has long been passionate about the subject of everyday objects that are marvels of design. Now, in this colourful visual feast, Antonelli chooses 100 fabulous objects, from Chupa Chup lollipops to Legos to Chopsticks and Scotch tape.

Each object will be portrayed with a gorgeous close-up detail, a brisk and informative text on its origin and special design features, as well as a silhouette image of the object as we see it each day. Certain to appeal to a broad audience and to lend itself to fun, creative promotional opportunities, "Humble Masterpieces" will celebrate the possibility of looking at our everyday lives in an all-new way.

About this edition

• Publisher: ReganBooks
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0060838310
• ISBN 13: 9780060838317
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216