Author

Publication

1994 - L.King, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

153,000 words, Guess

Page Count

612 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9781856690478
  • Open LibraryOL888912M

Classifications

  • DDC745.4/44/03
  • LCCNK1370 .B93 1994b

Description

This definitive encyclopedia covers all elements associated with decoration and design in eastern and western Europe, Australia, North and South America and Japan. Over 3000 entries form a compendium of designers, firms, movements, styles and materials in the design world from the 19th century to the present. Features lists of major design exhibitions and fairs worldwide, ranging from the 1851 Great Exhibition in London through the 1992 Seville Expo to a Pan-Russian Exhibition in Moscow in 1882. Every entry includes dates, biography, details of design education and influences, exhibitions and awards, an in-depth discussion of important designs plus a complete bibliography covering publications in all languages.

Subjects

Topics

ArtDesignHistoryDesignersVormgevingDirectoriesEncyclopedias

Other Editions

  • The design encyclopediaL.King1994-01-01

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