Editor: Alston W. Purvis
Publisher: Massachusetts College of Art
Publication: 1994, First Edition
Binding: Softcover, saddle-stitch
Pages: 32
Size: 155 x 280
Text: English
Catalogue to accompany an exhibition at The David & Sandra Bakalar Gallery, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston, Massachusetts - September 8-October 29, 1994.
(Introduction) '1918-1945 accomplishing three major objectives. First, it would bring together a broad survey of seminal works documenting one of the most important movements in twentieth century design. Second, it would reveal the profound ideals and motivations behind their creations: revolutionary ideals aimed at clearing away cultural barriers that were seen to be crumbling: aesthetic motivations shared by artists, designers and architects who though the vehicles of commercial, private and underground presses informed mass culture. Finally, the exhibition would offer insight into why this phase of Dutch design has had and continues to have such a strong influence on modern design history. Exhibitions such as this one also make evident the constant cross-fertilisation between design and the tine arts, which has distinguished so many movements in European and American twentieth century art...'
Condition: Very Good. Shelf ware consistent with age. Light rubbing to cover/edges.
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