The Design Book

Discover the key ideas, innovations, and breakthroughs in the history of design. The perfect introduction to the subject, this book explores and explains the big ideas and key principles behind more than 90 of the world''s most celebrated design concepts and movements, placing each in their historical, cultural, and stylistic context. Illustrating how and why different styles emerged and became popular, the book provides a fascinating insight into design movements, showing how each one began and describing its philosophy and visual style, from the Aesthetic Movement to Mid-Century Modern and Contemporary. Using the Big Ideas series'' trademark combination of clear explanation, witty infographics, and inspirational quotes, <The Design Book< explains what makes a truly great design and reveals the hidden stories behind the designed world.

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DK