Masters of Modern Design: A Critical Assessment

by George H. Marcus

The twelve designers featured in Masters of Modern Design -- originators of ideas vital to the contemporary world -- have had an immeasurable impact on the buildings, houses, furniture, cars, and basic products we use daily. George Marcus offers biographical sketches and critical evaluations of William Morris, Henry van de Velde, Josef Hoffmann, Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Marianne Brandt, Raymond Loewy, Charles and Ray Eames, Achille Castiglioni,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158093160X
• ISBN13: 9781580931601
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Monacelli Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.6" x 10.8"