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Women Design : Pioneers from the Twentieth Century to Today by Libby Sellers (2021, Trade Paperback)

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About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group UK
ISBN-10
0711267405
ISBN-13
9780711267404
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25050062206

Product Key Features

Book Title
Women Design : Pioneers from the Twentieth Century to Today
Number of Pages
176 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2021
Topic
Women, History & Criticism, Decorative Arts
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Design, History
Author
Libby Sellers
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
23.4 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"Women Design assumes the Herculean task of highlighting women's contributions to design-including architecture, industrial design, digital design, and graphics-from the 20th century to the present day. It has no business being just 176 pages, but author Libby Sellers, a prominent British gallerist and curator, manages to pack a wealth of information in profiles of 21 women designers. Historic pioneers such as Denise Scott Brown, Ray Eames, and Lella Vignelli get their due, as well as contemporary stars like Neri Oxman, Patricia Urquiola, and Kazuyo Sejima. ... This book attempts to correct the narrative, and it tells some rollicking stories along the way.' Co.Design "A fascinating insight into the women who have shaped the way we live" Elle Decoration, "'""Women Design assumes the Herculean task of highlighting women's contributions to design-including architecture, industrial design, digital design, and graphics-from the 20th century to the present day. It has no business being just 176 pages, but author Libby Sellers, a prominent British gallerist and curator, manages to pack a wealth of information in profiles of 21 women designers. Historic pioneers such as Denise Scott Brown, Ray Eames, and Lella Vignelli get their due, as well as contemporary stars like Neri Oxman, Patricia Urquiola, and Kazuyo Sejima. ... This book attempts to correct the narrative, and it tells some rollicking stories along the way.Co.Design ""A fascinating insight into the women who have shaped the way we live""Elle Decoration' - '' - '' - '' - '' - '' -"
Dewey Decimal
709.252
Table Of Content
- Eileen Gray - Aino Aalto - On the Bauhaus (Marianne Brandt, Anni Albers, Lilly Reich) - Eva Zeisel - Lina Bo Bardi - Lora Lamm - Muriel Cooper - Denise Scott Brown - Lella Vignelli - On the Stage (Alexander Exter, Sally Jacobs, Es Devlin) - On the Road (Dorothee Pullinger, The Damsels of Design) - Nathalie du Pasquier - Hella Jongerius - Patricia Urquiola - Neri Oxman - Maija Isola - Norma Merrick Sklarek - Kazuyo Seijima - Ray Eames - Zaha Hadid - Althea McNish
Synopsis
From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence., " From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence. ""A fascinating insight into the women who have shaped the way we live"" - Elle Decoration Design throughout history has been profoundly shaped and enhanced by the creativity of women. But in a narrative that eagerly promotes their male counterparts, their contributions are all too often overlooked. From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence. Through 21 engaging profiles, this book rediscovers and revels in the work of pioneers such as Eileen Gray, Lora Lamm and Lella Vignelli, while shining a spotlight on modern-day trailblazers including Kazuyo Sejima, Hella Jongerius and Zaha Hadid. Richly illustrated with archival imagery, this is a rare glimpse into the working worlds of some of the most influential forces in contemporary design.", From architects and product designers to textile artists and digital innovators, Women Design profiles a selection of the most dynamic female designers from the modern era, showcasing their finest work and celebrating their enduring influence. Design throughout history has been profoundly shaped and enhanced by the creativity of women ; as practitioners, commentators, educators and commissioners. But in a narrative that eagerly promotes their male counterparts, their contributions are all too often overlooked. Women Design seeks to redress that balance, delving into the lives and works of some of the most talented design minds of the 20th and 21st centuries , from architects and artists to designers of all stripes. Through 21 engaging profiles , Women Design rediscovers and revels in the work of pioneers such as Eileen Gray, Lora Lamm and Lella Vignelli, while shining a spotlight on modern-day trailblazers including Kazuyo Sejima, Hella Jongerius and Neri Oxman. Richly illustrated with beautiful archival imagery , this is a rare glimpse into the working worlds of some of the most influential forces in contemporary design. Detailed text from design historian Libby Sellers brings the lives and work of these fascinating women to life, exploring how they overcame the challenges of working in a male-dominated world in order to see their groundbreaking creative visions realised. This book is an invaluable work, a must-read for anyone who claims to know about design, and an inspiring insight into the lives and legacies of 21 truly brilliant women whose work has irrevocably shaped the world around us today. "A fascinating insight into the women who have shaped the way we live" - ELLE DECORATION
LC Classification Number
NK1174