1995 Art Book, “Designing Modernity : The Arts of Reform and Persuasion 1885-1945” Edited by Wendy Kaplan for the Wolfsonian

Description

Offered is a smashing 1995 Art book, “Designing Modernity: The Arts of Reform and Persuasion 1885-1945” Edited by Wendy Kaplan.Published in conjunction with a traveling exhibition that ran November 11, 1995 through April 28, 1996 at The Wolfsonian in Miami and then went on to three other locations for additional dates. Preface by Peggy Loar. Essays by Wendy Kaplan, Laurie A. Stein with contributions by Immela Franzke, Elinoor Bergvelt, Paul Greenhaigh, Jeffrey L. Meikle, Irene de Guttry & Maria Paola Maino, Marianne Lamonaca, Dennis P. Doordan, John Heskett, and Bernard F. Reilly, Jr. Includes 400 illustations with 300 in color. We’ve sampled many of the images above, this book is rich in history and a feast for the eyes – graphic designers, 20th century history, and Art Nouveau, Bauhaus enthusiasts will be well rewarded.
Measures 9.875″ wide, 11″ long, 1″ deep, weighs approximately5 lbs
352 pages
ISBN 9780500237069
Publisher: New York: Thames & Hudson, co-published by The Wolfsonian
Printed in SingaporeSee

Dimensions

9.88ʺW × 1ʺD × 11ʺH

Styles

Art Nouveau

Bauhaus

Mid-Century Modern

Styled After

Assouline

TASCHEN

Period

1990s

Country of Origin

Singapore

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Paper

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Gray

Condition Notes

A near fine copy with some minor wear. Small signs of edge wear near top of binding. No loose pages, …moreA near fine copy with some minor wear. Small signs of edge wear near top of binding. No loose pages, creases, marks, stains, or inscriptions. Any wear is commensurate with use.