20th Century Pattern Design: Textile & Wallpaper Pioneers - Hardcover

Jackson, Lesley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845336747 ISBN 13: 9781845336745

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley, 2011

Synopsis

Pattern design flourished throughout the 20th century. From Art Nouveau at the end of the 19th century to computer-generated digital images at the turn of the Millennium, each new generation had their own distinctive approach to pattern design. Tracing the creative cross-fertilization between fashion and interiors, this invaluable book provides a chronological account of the development of pattern design. Highlighting the decisive trends that emerged in each decade, the book draws attention to the achievements of progressive manufacturers and ground-breaking designers, charting the emergence of a series of pattern design superpowers in various countries at different moments in time. From Anni Albers at the Bauhaus in the 1920s and Lucienne Day for Heal's in the 1950s, to Maija Isola for Marimekko in the 1960s, this book combines stunning photographs with informative text to inspire new flights of creativity in pattern design.

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Review

'Be inspired by the array of patterns in Lesley Jackson's brilliant book 20th Century Pattern Design.' (Vogue)

'Well known for her expertise in modern design, Lesley takes us through the key decorative styles of the last century, from Art Nouveau curves to the techno textiles of the digital era.' (Elle Decoration)

'The real pleasure of this authoritative book is the number of unfamiliar names catalogued here as major design talents.' (Country Life)

Book Description

Fully-updated edition published to coincide with an exhibition on British Design 1948-2012 at the V&A Museum, London, as part of their Olympics 2012 celebration; The original edition was the first international reference book to examine pattern as an essential component of 20th-century design history and sold over 15,000 copies; Highlights the work of leading textile and wallpaper designers and manufacturers from Britain, Europe and the US; An invaluable resource for modern design enthusiasts, collectors, designers, students and historians.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1845336747
• ISBN 13: 9781845336745
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 224