The evolution of design in America reflects regular shifts between heavily ornamented and more abstract, simple forms. Economics and technology, as well as style and taste, have influenced these formal vocabularies. This book surveys table design and place settings From the modern era -- representing such designers as Charles Eames, Gilbert Rohde, George Nelson, Robert Venturi, Maya Lin, Isamu Noguchi, Eva Ziesel, and others. With examples From both high and popular markets, this book includes a section in which artists ...
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The evolution of design in America reflects regular shifts between heavily ornamented and more abstract, simple forms. Economics and technology, as well as style and taste, have influenced these formal vocabularies. This book surveys table design and place settings From the modern era -- representing such designers as Charles Eames, Gilbert Rohde, George Nelson, Robert Venturi, Maya Lin, Isamu Noguchi, Eva Ziesel, and others. With examples From both high and popular markets, this book includes a section in which artists (Martin Scorcese, Tony Kushner, and Tina Barney, among others) present a memorable table of their choosing, as well as informative text by design specialists.
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Add this copy of On the Table: a Succession of Collections III to cart. $14.61, very good condition, Sold by Midtown Scholar Bookstore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Ohio State Univ Wexner Center fo.
Add this copy of On the Table: a Succession of Collections to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Exquisite Corpse Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Wexner Center for the Arts, The Ohio State University Columbus OH.
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Near Fine. Softcover exhibition catalogue. 128 pp., 60 illustrations some in color. Minor scuffing to the covers, otherwise fine. Published on the occasion of the exhibition from January 30-April 18, 1999 that combined seminal pieces of decorative art and design with works by contemporary and varied artists such as Ann Hamilton, Vito Acconci, Guillermo Kuitca, Tina Barney, and Martin Scorcese.
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Add this copy of On the Table to cart. $2,470.00, new condition, Sold by BWS Bks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ferndale, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Distributed Art Publishers (Distributor).
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New. 1881390209. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--128 pp. With 67 ills. (43 col. ). 23 x 17 cm. --with a bonus offer--
