9781025865249 - New Backgrounds for a New Age by Park, Edwin Avery (5 results)
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'New Backgrounds for a New Age' is a seminal exploration of the aesthetic and cultural transformations that defined the early twentieth century. Written by Edwin Avery Park, this work serves as an influential manifesto for the modern movement in design, architecture, and the decorative arts… during a period of rapid industrialization.Park argues that the historical revivalist styles of the past are no longer compatible with the complexities and advancements of the 'machine age.' He calls for a new visual language that reflects the speed, efficiency, and materials of contemporary life. The book examines how interior spaces, furniture, and urban planning must evolve to meet the practical and spiritual needs of a new generation, bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and industrial production.Through a lens that captures the burgeoning spirit of Art Deco and early Modernism, the work highlights the beauty of functionalism and the importance of integrating art into everyday existence. For scholars and enthusiasts of design history, 'New Backgrounds for a New Age' offers a profound look at the philosophy that paved the way for modern living and remains an essential document for understanding the birth of the twentieth-century aesthetic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "New Backgrounds for a New Age" is a seminal exploration of the aesthetic and cultural transformations that defined the early twentieth century. Written by Edwin Avery Park, this work serves as an influential manifesto for the modern movement in design, architecture, and the decorative arts…during a period of rapid industrialization.Park argues that the historical revivalist styles of the past are no longer compatible with the complexities and advancements of the "machine age." He calls for a new visual language that reflects the speed, efficiency, and materials of contemporary life. The book examines how interior spaces, furniture, and urban planning must evolve to meet the practical and spiritual needs of a new generation, bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and industrial production.Through a lens that captures the burgeoning spirit of Art Deco and early Modernism, the work highlights the beauty of functionalism and the importance of integrating art into everyday existence. For scholars and enthusiasts of design history, "New Backgrounds for a New Age" offers a profound look at the philosophy that paved the way for modern living and remains an essential document for understanding the birth of the twentieth-century aesthetic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "New Backgrounds for a New Age" is a seminal exploration of the aesthetic and cultural transformations that defined the early twentieth century. Written by Edwin Avery Park, this work serves as an influential manifesto for the modern movement in design, architecture, and the decorative arts…during a period of rapid industrialization.Park argues that the historical revivalist styles of the past are no longer compatible with the complexities and advancements of the "machine age." He calls for a new visual language that reflects the speed, efficiency, and materials of contemporary life. The book examines how interior spaces, furniture, and urban planning must evolve to meet the practical and spiritual needs of a new generation, bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and industrial production.Through a lens that captures the burgeoning spirit of Art Deco and early Modernism, the work highlights the beauty of functionalism and the importance of integrating art into everyday existence. For scholars and enthusiasts of design history, "New Backgrounds for a New Age" offers a profound look at the philosophy that paved the way for modern living and remains an essential document for understanding the birth of the twentieth-century aesthetic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
