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First ed. Fine/Fine condition.

Hardback book in near fine condition, dust jacket is very good to near fine, crease on front flap.

With 417 illustrations, 300 in color. 352pp 5.03lb 11.3x10.3x1.3in

Gray stamped cloth, gray & illus. dust jacket, 352 pp., 300 color illus., 117 BW illus. Issued in conjunction with the inaugural exhibition (1995-1996) of the Wolfsonian. "Looks at the different ways that political, industrial, and cultural leaders have employed design in their programs of reform and their effort to shape public opinion. It shows how design has been a vital tool in acclimatizing people to life in the modern world and has helped to formulate a sense of national identity, especially in European countries, through local crafts and vernacular buildings." (dj).

One of the critical formative influences of the 20th century has been the response to modernity. In the struggle between modern and anti-modern forces, between progressiveness and reaction, design has been a key element in the service of reform movements and as an agent of propaganda. Written by leading social and art historians, this book is published to accompany a travelling exhibition organized by the Wolfsonian, a Miami institution dedicated to examining the social, political and aesthetic significance of objects produced between 1885 and 1945. With hundreds of photographs of the Wolfsonian's collection of objects - posters, books, furniture and ceramics - it shows how design has been a vital tool in acclimatizing people to life in the modern world, examining the different ways that political, industrial and cultural leaders throughout Europe and America have used design in their programmes of reform, in their efforts to shape public opinion and the forge a sense of national identity. BEAUTIFUL COPY!!! wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector.

Size: 9x6x0; New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Thames & Hudson, 1995-11-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Near fine copy in illustrated boards, in a very good, slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description : 352 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. Subjects : Wolfsonian Foundation Catalogs. Decorative arts History 19th century Exhibitions. Decorative arts History 20th century Exhibitions. Design History 19th century Exhibitions. Design History 20th century Exhibitions. 1 Kg.

One of the critical formative influences of the 20th century has been the response to modernity. In the struggle between modern and anti-modern forces, between progressiveness and reaction, design has been a key element in the service of reform movements and as an agent of propaganda. Written by leading social and art historians, this book is published to accompany a travelling exhibition organized by the Wolfsonian, a Miami institution dedicated to examining the social, political and aesthetic significance of objects produced between 1885 and 1945. With hundreds of photographs of the Wolfsonian's collection of objects-posters, books, furniture and ceramics-it shows how design has been a vital tool in acclimatizing people to life in the modern world, examining the different ways that political, industrial and cultural leaders throughout Europe and America have used design in their programmes of reform, in their efforts to shape public opinion and the forge a sense of national identity.

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