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Finnish Design: A Concise History
Pekka Korvenmaa
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Description for Finnish Design: A Concise History
Hardcover. In 1961 the V&A held the hugely popular exhibition Finlandia showcasing the best of Finland's applied art and design. Today, the V&A's collections continue to reflect the country's extraordinarily rich material culture, and this book presents a timely study of Finnish design from the late nineteenth century up to the present day. Num Pages: 344 pages, 206. BIC Classification: 1DNF; AKP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 896.
In 1961 the V&A held the hugely popular exhibition Finlandia (pictured right) showcasing the best of Finland's applied art and design. Today, the V&A's collections continue to reflect the country's extraordinarily rich material culture, and this book presents a timely study of Finnish design from the late nineteenth century right up to the present day - complete with fully illustrated examples of contemporary design. Featuring iconic designers and brands such as Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala, Kaj Franck for Iittala and Marimekko, Finnish Design: A Concise History considers the impact of twentieth-century Finnish modernism in its wider historical context ... Read more
In 1961 the V&A held the hugely popular exhibition Finlandia (pictured right) showcasing the best of Finland's applied art and design. Today, the V&A's collections continue to reflect the country's extraordinarily rich material culture, and this book presents a timely study of Finnish design from the late nineteenth century right up to the present day - complete with fully illustrated examples of contemporary design. Featuring iconic designers and brands such as Alvar Aalto, Tapio Wirkkala, Kaj Franck for Iittala and Marimekko, Finnish Design: A Concise History considers the impact of twentieth-century Finnish modernism in its wider historical context ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
V & A Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
896g
Number of Pages
342
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851778126
SKU
V9781851778126
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Ref
99-10
About Pekka Korvenmaa
Pekka Korvenmaa is Professor of Design and Culture at the School of Design of University of Art and Design Helsinki. He has written numerous books and articles on the history of Finnish architecture and design.
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