Artek and the Aaltos: Creating a Modern World
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (986 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300209673 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 698 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
However, its mission was more complex and multifaceted, grounded in the notion that art and design could enhance everyday life. Fully indexed appendices present new scholarship, including an inventory of the Artek product line (furniture, textiles, and glass), and a list of public and private commissions. It also considers individuals such as Maija Heikenheimo, whose career at Artek spanned three decades. In addition, this book examines the Aaltos’ advocacy for the use of standardized forms and shows how modern designers co
Nina Stritzler-Levine is gallery director and director of gallery publications of Bard Graduate Center in New York.
About the AuthorNina Stritzler-Levine is gallery director and director of gallery publications of Bard Graduate Center in New York.